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David W. Falls

David W. Falls spent over three decades at Microsoft shaping the digital future – and now, in retirement, he’s letting cats reshape the philosophical one. Blending curiosity, science, and a dash of feline absurdity, David writes about the whiskered mysteries that mainstream physicists and philosophers are far too cautious to chase.
  • Articles: 17
Gray-and-white long-haired cat and brown tabby sitting side by side in a doorway

We Own the House. The Cats Disagree.

Why do cats act as if they own the house when humans pay the mortgage? In this witty and affectionate essay, Dave W. Falls follows Frankie and Ele as they quietly take control: one chair, one closed door, and one mandatory inspection at a time. From forbidden rooms to claimed furniture, their household rules will feel instantly familiar to anyone who lives with cats.

Smart tabby cat opening a cabinet door with his paw

The Philosophy of the Closed Door

Why do cats become obsessed with closed doors they don’t even want to walk through? In this witty and surprisingly philosophical essay, Dave W. Falls explores Frankie the cat’s mysterious cabinet-opening rituals — and what they reveal about curiosity, control, and human behavior.

Black cat sitting calmly in front of an ancient Egyptian background with hieroglyphs and sacred symbolism

The Ancient Egyptians Were Right About Cats 

The ancient Egyptians didn’t see cats as obedient pets. They saw them as independent beings with their own presence, priorities, and quiet authority. Thousands of years later, cats still behave the same way—we’re the ones who keep misunderstanding them.

Frankie the cat lying on a table surrounded by flowers – simplifying the arrangement

The Cat Who Shaved Ockham

What if the famous philosophical principle known as Ockham’s Razor had a feline inspiration? In this playful essay, David W. Falls explores how cats - especially Frankie - turn logic upside down and remind us that sometimes the simplest explanation is simply the cat.