Category Archives: Topics
Why We Need Sleep
Do you get enough sleep?
At the time of this writing (December 31, 2008), I’m going on four hours of sleep. I’ve gotten used to it, I think. I may get an additional hour now and then, but rarely more than that. As sick as it sounds, sleep deprivation seems the sacrifice for the blessing of two beautiful kids in diapers and a promising start-up business.… Read the rest
What Is Transparency?
Wired editor and The Long Tail author Chris Andersen introduces the Conservation Law of Transparency — meaning you can’t be open in all things all the time. While that may be true, his argument subtly infers that transparency is an absolute.… Read the rest
How To Create Effective Surveys That Make Customers Love (Not Hate) You
One flaw in my writing is that I’ll rant and rave about something that’s wrong, but fail to introduce or attempt a solution. Such was the case with my recent protest over pop-up surveys, as well as my corresponding poll emphasizing my community’s disdain over them.… Read the rest
Cloud Computing Needs To Help People Migrate From Old Electronic Devices To New Ones
David Churbuck says that cloud computing (aka “the cloud”) needs to alleviate the “nasty, stupid experience” of migrating from an old PC to a new one. I’m a Mac guy and agree. Electronic devices are near disposable, but the data and apps they carry (and we rely on) are not.… Read the rest