Q: Tell us what you think of Twitter. A: The more time I spend on Twitter the more I regret spending time on Twitter. Also I think it’s making me stupid. Q: So why do you do it? A: Good question. It always starts with good intentions – you know,[…] Read On
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The Epic Battle between Big Business and Big Government … and Other Myths
Since the financial crisis there’s been a growing power struggle between big corporations and governments that want the power to regulate the hell out of them. At least that’s what I hear. Many believe that big business has become too big. That global corporations wield too much power and that[…] Read On
Everyone Says Multitasking Is Bad. As Usual, Everyone Is Wrong
Everyone says multitasking is bad. As usual, everyone is wrong. I’ll explain. You know the old line about walking and chewing gum at the same time? I can’t. Seriously. I always end up biting my lip or my tongue. Actually chewing anything while simultaneously doing something else is dangerous for[…] Read On
Social Media Analytics are Cool, But Worthless
Ever wonder why social media is so addictive? We love the feedback. The gratification that comes from knowing we actually did something right – something that caused another person to react in a meaningful way. Even if it’s just a like or a retweet, the feedback feels good. Make no[…] Read On
Markets are Competitive, Workplaces Are Not
People seem to have the wrong idea about competition. Markets are not happy places where everyone with a website and a product gets rich, and workplaces are not like a Walmart Black Friday brawl where the last one standing gets the promotion. On the contrary, markets are competitive, workplaces are[…] Read On
The Physics of Human Inertia and the Perception of Time
“And then one day you find ten years have got behind you; no one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun.” – Roger Waters, “Time” Inertia is a stabilizing force that keeps people in their comfort zone and businesses on a straight and narrow path. It can[…] Read On
Why Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Wealth Tax’ Would Wreck the U.S. Economy
Tax the rich, feed the poor, ’til there are no rich no more? – Alvin Lee, I’d Love to Change the World Elizabeth Warren wants an annual “wealth tax” on the mega-rich. What could possibly go wrong? The 2020 presidential hopeful has proposed a wealth tax of 2% on those[…] Read On