Derek FidlerA (Former San Franciscan’s) Amsterdam Local’s GuideAmsterdam has a reputation as the Las Vegas of Europe with legalised weed, magic mushrooms, prostitution, and plenty of Heineken, but…Feb 27, 20202Feb 27, 20202
Derek FidlerinShelterTech StoriesHousing Appreciation is Killing HousingIn major cities like San Francisco, consistent appreciation in housing prices has resulted in quadruple housing costs over 60 years.Mar 9, 2019Mar 9, 2019
Derek FidlerinShelterTech StoriesBuilding Technology and Community to Address Homelessness in San Franciscoby Molly Cohen and Derek FidlerMar 7, 2019Mar 7, 2019
Derek FidlerDoes the world need a new Socrates?Notes from a week on set of “What’s the Right Thing to Do?”, a Dutch television show created by Human featuring Michael Sandel, Professor…Jul 19, 2017Jul 19, 2017
Derek FidlerHow did I end up here?Notes from a week on set of “What’s the Right Thing to Do?”, a Dutch television show created by Human featuring Michael Sandel, Professor…Jul 19, 2017Jul 19, 2017
Derek FidlerThe TrialAlbert bit off a piece of the hardtack and felt it scrape all the way down the inside of his throat, finally dropping into the empty pit of…May 31, 20171May 31, 20171
Derek FidlerA letter to a room full of Trump supporters, and some Democrats, tooI wrote this as preparation for an unusual meeting I was asked to attend in which pro-Trump voters would meet anti-Trump voters in a…Mar 24, 2017Mar 24, 2017
Derek FidlerI’m not disappointed in America, I’m disappointed in San FranciscoI fell asleep yesterday at 6pm as the waves of jet lag crashed down on me. Today, I awoke to the firm conclusion that from San Francisco to…Nov 10, 20161Nov 10, 20161
Derek FidlerI’m a self loathing gentrifier: a 2015 San Francisco voting guideOur city is a hot mess and it’s time to unfuck it.Oct 27, 20152Oct 27, 20152
