The content and sense of community generated by TEDxBloomington exceeded all expectations. The interaction with the national organization, however, made for a bittersweet experience. Future TEDx events need to better integrate with the ecosystem of local events.
Why Information Longevity is Good
Google is getting sued by Spain over the right for individuals to demand embarrassing search content be removed. A better strategy is to own up to these public records while finding a way to reveal corrective information at the same time.
Heaven is a Reality
It took less than 24 hours for someone to turn an xkcd comic about Tetris into a real game. Bless you, Internet.
Brain Flexibility is Key to Learning
A recent study applied a large-data computational technique to analyze how coordination between different regions of the brain can predict one’s ability to learn new things quickly.
Thinking Outside the Beatbox
Kevin Olusola (cello) and Greg Pattillo (flute) are two examples of what good things can happen when traditional concert hall instruments are mashed up with beatbox.
Improv to Improve Listening
Mark Fuller, CEO of WET Design, offers an improv course to employees at the firm. Learning how to improvise with others cultivates a culture of listening.
Googling the Future
Randall Munroe draws a picture of our future using Google searches for the next 90 years. I doubt I’ll live to see Gillette’s 14-bladed razor.