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12 Ways to Get Smarter - In One Infographic
I just got back from Asia and have been jet-lagged. Consequently, my mental clock-speed is not yet back to normal. It got me thinking about productive output … and how to increase it. According to VisualCapitalist, the level of a person’s raw intelligence, as measured by aptitude tests such as IQ scores, is
Here Are Some Links For Your Weekly Reading - February 25th, 2018
Sometimes it is nice to be reminded that great works are often performed by perseverance rather than strength. via BrainyQuote Here are some of the posts that caught my eye recently. Hope you find something interesting. Lighter Links: 5 Ways Blockchain is Changing the Face of Innovation of 2018. (Forbes) Singularity's Top 50
The Time Horizons of Start-Up Growth
Growing a company is in many ways similar to raising a child. In parenting, you watch your child crawl, walk, and then run. You also watch them go through phases, tackle new problems, and come out the other side of their trials a changed (and hopefully) stronger person. In growing a company, you watch the
Making Peace With Massage Chairs and Robot Toilets
Even though my company specializes in automating things that people used to do, I have to admit that I was a little disappointed when I found out Japan Airlines no longer offers massages in their First Class Lounge. Instead, they have replaced the people with massage chairs. I fly through Japan several times a year
Why Elon Musk's SpaceX Launch Is So Important
Last Tuesday, Musk launched his Tesla Roadster and it's passenger "Starman" into space on his Falcon Heavy rocket. Cool? Clever Marketing? Or Both? Space via Twitter This feat is exciting for a number of reasons. Falcon Heavy is cheaper than other heavy lift rockets – yet, it is twice as powerful. This means we can
Will I Survive the AI Revolution?
The adoption of Artificial Intelligence by more industries, and it's subsequent advances, raise a lot of questions. For example, Saudi Arabia recently gave "Sophia the Robot" citizenship. That makes Saudi Arabia the first country to grant a robot citizenship. This isn't the first time non-persons have been granted the rights of a citizen, but it