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What’s it like to be a robot?

Thu, 03 May 2018 10:50:00 +0000

Super interesting talk on how to adapt tech using robotics and the consequences of little design choices.

The world organized by income

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 15:01:00 +0000

Ever forget how fortunate you are? How, to use Warren Buffet’s term, you won the “ovarian lottery”? Watch this and check out the site (dollarstreet.org).

A Funny Look at the Unintended Consequences of Technology

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:55:00 +0000

Funny and scary at the same time…

Look Up

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 12:19:00 +0000

Over three years old now, but still as valid as ever…

When you’re too busy looking down you don’t see the chances you miss.

Free yourself from your filter bubbles

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 13:13:00 +0000

It probably wouldn’t hurt if we all freed ourselves from our own little filter bubble. That said, telling others their in a bubble or ridiculing them is probably not the best way to get a health dialog going. FWIW: I’m always open to a good conversation and sharing of ideas.

Free yourself from your filter bubbles

You Are Not Special 2012 Commencement Speech from Wellesley High School

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 11:30:00 +0000

Still good 5 years later…

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Why Making Your Bed Every Morning Matters, According to a Navy SEAL

Sat, 30 Dec 2017 11:30:00 +0000

Making your bed each morning seems like the least of our worries to start the day. However, according to Naval Adm. William McRaven, it may be the best way to start off your day.

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What A Little Girl Hears When You Tell Her She’s Pretty

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 18:55:00 +0000

Nearly 2 years old, but I try to remind myself of it every chance I get…

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20 Misconceptions About Sex

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 03:52:00 +0000

Just in case you were interested…

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Calculate Nearly Any Percentage In Your Head with Simple Tricks

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 19:57:00 +0000

Whether you’re calculating a tip or just in need of some fast math, percentages can be something even math students goof. This video from YouTube channel MindYourDecisions shows you the easiest way to find those numbers in your head.

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We’re building a dystopia just to make people click on ads

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 14:16:00 +0000

How we can end sexual harassment at work

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 22:59:00 +0000

How Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google manipulate our emotions

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 22:59:00 +0000

Go the F**k Home #1aDay

Tue, 06 May 2014 12:05:00 +0000

Ok, so I’ve posted this one before, but I still love it every time I listen to it. Especially appreciate the part about leaders setting the example.

Sorry for the string of videos with “strong language”. I promise the next post will be “clean” 🙂

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