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A few thoughts on Steve Jobs stepping down as Apple’s CEO

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Karl

Apple is far more than the creation of one man. A casual scan of Folklore.org, a site focused on its history, will tell you that. But so would Steve Jobs. He’s created a culture at Apple that is going to … Continue reading →

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“Right Now”: On the present, being present, and practice (TEDXPhilly related)

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Karl

1. Breathe. 2. Remind yourself: Whatever you are doing – right now – you are practicing. 3. Remind yourself: Whatever you practice – you are improving, you are building, you are growing. 4. Ask yourself: Is this what you want … Continue reading →

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“What was the point in trying? Who wants to be laughed at?”

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Karl

Erika Meyer shares what it was like learning to play guitar, fighting to make it happen, being a woman, and being told a few times along the way she had ‘no talent’: “How I Learned To Play Guitar”: In 2000 … Continue reading →

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What is “Fast Fashion”, how it relates to big data, Facebook and us

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Karl

Speed. Data. Lack of security. Encouraged anxiety. What makes a self-identity? And… fashion, clothing retailers and social media. n+1 has an interesting read in: The Accidental Bricoleurs: …As the fast in fast fashion implies, the companies’ comparative advantage lies in … Continue reading →

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Ever see the “Mother of all Demos”?

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Karl

In 1968 Douglas C. Engelbart, along with a team of 17 researchers at Stanford, in a 90 minute taped demonstration, showed us what was then the future – which is now the present (and soon to be the past?) – … Continue reading →

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Worth Repeating: Rob Pike “Data dominates.” and Frederick Brooks “Representation is the Essence of Programming”

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Karl

Rob Pike is a famous name in programming with a history going back to Bell Labs, co-author of two often quoted books, and today works at Google. Back in February 1989 he wrote an essay, “Notes on Programming in C” … Continue reading →

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