April, 2010 Posts

The challenges of bureaucracy and complexity.

An update on what the author has been up to, including moving, wedding planning, and various readings and thoughts.

A project attempting to create webpages for every bodega in New York City using a tool to identify them.

William Gibson's fascination with brand name apparel and the subtext behind it.

Steve Jobs' insight on mobile internet usage and its implications for content creation and design.

A collection of lighthearted and amusing content for a Saturday morning.

An explanation of the relationship between math and physics.

Exploring the concept of innovation, including its definition, early 20th-century theories, and the role of research in organizations.

TSA's position on e-readers and netbooks for travel.

How factories camouflaged themselves during World War II.

A video explanation of the Goldman Sachs situation in plain English with the help of a horse, a bookie, and a gambler.

Kevin Kelly suggests saving mundane, functional objects rather than the typical fare for time capsules.

Imagining a future without airplanes.

Exploring the impact of Europe's geography on football team styles.

Various uses of Chatroulette for advertising and entertainment.

A critique of Clay Shirky's 'Collapse of Complex Business Models' essay and an update on the most watched video on YouTube.

The influence of crime shows on jurors' perception of forensic evidence.