Share What does it take to get your attention? The thing to remember is that the human brain is designed to not think. It is actually wired to remain in a static state enabling it to reserve its information processing power for emergencies or survival. To help us remain in a static state we use [...]
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Share Back in June, I wrote a column explaining why life is better today than ever before. I provided facts and figures, suggested a book called “The Rational Optimist” by Matt Ridely, and even quoted Adam Smith who believed that international trade (globalization) promoted benevolence and, thus, a healthier society. Perhaps education and affluence do [...]
Thursday, September 16, 2010
I’ve read many a good review of Twitter’s new interface but I want to fawn instead over its launch video. The ‘New Bird’ ad immediately reminded me of Google’s ‘Parisian Love’ Superbowl entry (see related review/man-crush here) – in fact, the storyline wasn’t even too far a departure from Google…
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Share London, Sep 14 (ANI): Great moments of genius-the so-called “Aha!” moments-don’t happen in mere seconds. Instead it takes a great deal of conscious work to come up with a creative solution to a difficult problem, says a new book. In the lively book, Andrew Robinson says moments of genius are just anecdotal and has [...]
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Share Have you been grocery shopping, tried to buy high fiber, low sugar cereal only to get frustrated because there are so many options? So frustrated you buy pop-tarts instead – have it for breakfast, then feel guilty because you went off of your diet. You turn to food to treat your guilt. You have [...]
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Share CRASH! A deafening roar and the cinema screen explodes with light. The scene is certainly startling, but is this movie stirring up the right emotional reactions deep down? Rather than ask your opinion, it’s now possible to cut out the middleman and go straight to your brain for the verdict. This new approach, known [...]
Sunday, September 26, 2010
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