Thinking creatively about the future requires sensitivity to the complex, fast-moving world in front of you, the ability to anticipate unexpected disruptions, and a willingness to constantly reevaluate your most basic beliefs and assumptions. The Future Is Scary. Creative Thinking … Continue reading
To evaluate when—and when not—to share, take this interactive assessment. “Authenticity” is the new buzzword among leaders today. Be Yourself, but Carefully … Continue reading
The Vons grocery store two miles from my home in Los Angeles, California sells 12 cans of Coca-Cola for $6.59 — 54 cents each. The tool chain that created this simple product is incomprehensibly complex. What Coke Contains … Continue reading
Acquiring a superpower usually requires a bite from a radioactive insect, an uncomfortable dose of cosmic radiation, or the discovery of extraterrestrial parentage, but scientist Michael McAlpine hopes to make the process as simple as purchasing aspirin at the pharmacy. … Continue reading
Studies of napping have shown improvement in cognitive function, creative thinking, and memory performance. Ready, set . . . snooze. I’m a big fan of afternoon naps. The Science Behind What Naps Do For Your Brain–And Why You Should Have … Continue reading
Not getting any bars on your phone? That doesn’t mean you can’t communicate with faraway friends. Just send them a smoke signal! No surprise here, but you’re going to need a hefty fire if you want to send a smoke … Continue reading
A few years ago, Swedish student housing company AF Bostäder had a young woman from the city of Lund inside live in a tiny house-box–not even 10 square meters large–to test the idea of a cheap, cheerful, and environmentally friendly … Continue reading
“Wait But Why” has a fantastic series of graphs that aim to help us wrap our heads around the enormous timescales on which forces like history, biology, geography and astronomy operate. Enormous timescales made graspable by graphs … Continue reading
If you ever decide to go “commando” with your digital life, this info will be critical for you. If you’ve ever tried deleting a bunch of your Web accounts, I probably don’t have to tell you that it’s a huge … Continue reading
It’s not as amazing as the headline makes it sound, but if you are having trouble taking notes — or getting yourself organized enough to get started — this gives you a system. Note-taking is a skill not easily acquired. … Continue reading