A radical evolution is taking place on the internet, and it’s called Web2.0. In 24 minutes, this brief documentary takes you up close and personal with the CEOs who are making it happen. This is the most concise explanation of Web2.0 that I’ve found. While the video loads, check out Seth Godin’s article Small is the new Big. In it, Seth lays out groundwork that will put the CEOs’ advice in context for you. (more…)
Check out this great podcast from IT Conversations. In it, a panel of bright minds discuss positive change in the developing world & how it effects us globally. To be aware of these changes is invigorating, to say the least.
The speakers focus on how to scale solutions to meet the needs of millions. Each hour they work significantly improves the lives of thousands. For any of you bright minds seeking meaningful employment, tracking down one of the speakers seems like a fast-track to some exilarating work. To everyone else, check out the podcast and enjoy being well informed.
I was fortunate enough to take a Psychology of Thinking class recently. The class covered everything from intelligence and creativity, to AI and animal cognition.
One particularly interesting finding I’d like to share: There is little evidence to suggest “child prodigies” are innately gifted at anything. On everything from music, to chess, to the “savants” performing multi-digit multiplication in their head, research shows that expert performance does not rely on a natural giftedness.
Rather, skill acquisition in almost any subject you choose (be it writing, cooking, massage, poker, music, etc.) is largely in your control. I don’t want to bore everyone with the details, but having learned how skill acquisition takes place I feel empowered to do anything. It’s great knowledge to have.
For those interested in learning more, check out this research by Ericsson. If you’re working on a skill, but don’t want to dig through the research, tell me the skill and I’ll give you some tips.
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