29 9 / 2009
The Predictioneer's Game, by Bruce Bueno de Mesquita
Must. read. this. book.
Using games theory, Bueno de Mesquita (awesome name), predicts the future based on the principal that people/companies/nations will always do what is in their best interest.
He has a 90 percent accuracy rate.
29 9 / 2009
A brand that just needs a little vision.
I travel between Boston and New York frequently. Looking out the window at a steady stream of red and white lights, I wonder, “why aren’t all these people on a train?” I don’t have an answer, but I want to figure it out and then deploy the solution with a company like CSX.
Just going to add this to the To Do list.
10 9 / 2009
Pop!Tech
One day I want to be a Pop!Tech Social Innovation Fellow:
“Each year, PopTech selects 10-20 high potential change agents from around the world who are working on highly disruptive innovations in areas like healthcare, energy, development, climate, education, and civic engagement, among many others. Fellows work in both the for-profit and not-for-profit worlds, have a minimum of 3-5 years experience, and are working in organizations that are well positioned for sustainable growth.”
10 9 / 2009
I really want to go to this event, but can’t afford it! No!
“The Feast Conference gathers the world’s greatest innovators from across industries and society to empower, inspire and engage each other in creating world-shaking change.”
25 8 / 2009
Every American should read this Time article about the high physical, economic and environmental costs of cheap food. Then go see Food, Inc.
20 8 / 2009
Dunbar's Number: 150.
Dunbar’s number is a theoretical cognitive limit to the number of people with whom one can maintain stable social relationships. These are relationships in which an individual knows who each person is, and how each person relates to every other person. (Wikipedia)
All large companies should employ Dunbar’s Number as a rule of thumb when structuring departments. Solid interpersonal connections make for a much more productive workplace.
18 8 / 2009
"With ten minutes, a group of good people and a white board, I’m sure a dozen more ideas would come pouring out."
