Quartz: There is an Uber for blood
Iggbo is a platform that allows phlebotomists to collect blood where it is most convenient for the patient: a real Uber for Blood service
PA Consulting: Robots are coming, are we really ready?
The second machine age may already be distorting the modern human economy as AI and robotics start to compete more effectively for human labour
NTU Scientists unveil social and telepresence robots
Nanyang Technological University in Singapore has build a robot to appear as an human being, a true android called Nadine
New York Times: How to Cultivate the Art of Serendipity
Innovation isn’t all hard work or dumb luck: It’s about paying attention.
Paul Wilkinson: Communication?…Of course we know how to communicate. What a stupid question!
Part of effective team working is to understand what is effective communication in the team, between teams and with the customer
The Economist: Myths about Millennials
There are a numerous amount of myths concerning young workers in the workplace: they are most often not rrue
Harvard Magazine: The Science of Scarcity
Research into Scarcity and the perception of not having enough (money, time, attention) shows adverse effects on cognitive skills and human capabilities to deal
Smart Cities Council: Smart Cities Solutions
The main challenges for cities and the smart cities solutions
Fast Co.Create: 4 Lessons in creativity from John Cleese
Through a series of stories, Cleese spoke of the importance of succumbing to the unconscious mind, two key traits possessed by highly successful creative people, the necessity of allowing for contemplative thinking, and why all of these together result in creative breakthroughs.
Nicholas Carr: Does the Internet Make You Dumber?
The Internet is a valuable source of information. According to Nicholas Carr there is a dark side: the Internet makes us dumber and unable to think deeply.