The Science of Motivation

As you probably can tell, I’m a huge fan of TED talks. Last night I watched this presentation on the science of motivation and wanted to share. I think the points here are especially true for people in creative roles, and if I could make a generalization, very true especially for those who are under…

Shared Items – August 25, 2009

Best articles, photos, and general signs of cool from my Google Reader Feeds Making a Delicacy August 24, 2009 The massive attention surplus August 24, 2009 Simplify Photo Lets Your iPhone Remotely Access Your PC's Pictures August 21, 2009 The talking pad August 19, 2009 Patient capital, markets that work and ending the endless emergency…

Shared Items – August 18, 2009

Best articles, photos, and general signs of cool from my Google Reader Feeds Willfully ignorant vs. aggressively skeptical August 15, 2009 The scientific method August 11, 2009 Free work vs. internships August 14, 2009 The New Storytellers August 8, 2009 New Zealand by Chris Benny August 10, 2009 Lemonade: a movie about laid-off creative minds…

Shared Items – August 18, 2009

Best articles, photos, and general signs of cool from my Google Reader Feeds Willfully ignorant vs. aggressively skeptical August 15, 2009 The scientific method August 11, 2009 Free work vs. internships August 14, 2009 The New Storytellers August 8, 2009 New Zealand by Chris Benny August 10, 2009 Lemonade: a movie about laid-off creative minds…

The Health Care Debate on a Napkin

I recently discovered Digital Roam (better known as Back of the Napkin) and think the content is absolutely kick-ass.  Dan Roam does a great job of using small illustrations to solve problems and make his point in a way that is short, effective, and entertaining. Dan is publishing a 4 napkin series on Health Care…

Power of the Fax Effect

Really enjoyed this post from Kevin Kelly over at New Rules for the New Economy on unintended uses of technologies.  His blog is the online version of a book he published which he is giving away for free in the form of two posts a week. Do yourself a favor and subscribe to it. Lots…