Think About It
Posted on May 14, 2008 - Filed Under Thought Starters | 6 Comments
Here are some statistics that will blow your mind:
1. Nike launches a new sneaker every seven hours.
2. Coke puts out a new product every 21 days in Japan alone.
3. Grand Theft Auto IV took in $500 million globally in its first week.
4. Hillary Clinton has spent $157,384,855 in an attempt to become president.
The scale of […]
These Graphs Show Universal Truths
Posted on March 27, 2008 - Filed Under Thought Starters | 4 Comments
I have written previously on information design and how by representing information in a graphical way, it is easier to understand. I believe that I have come across a couple of universal truths over the past couple of weeks. Instead of sharing them with you in a long-winded article, I thought that it would serve […]
Read More..>>Behaviour Modification 101
Posted on February 21, 2008 - Filed Under Thought Starters | 3 Comments
*Nerdy article alert!
In Tuesday’s article, I wrote about how people like surprises. But why? And how does that affect how my behaviour? Luckily, behavioural psychology has some answers. Humans respond to rewards. I mean, I like getting stuff when I do things well. Especially if that stuff is a free beer. Once again, I digress. […]
The Idea Drunks at ?What If!
Posted on September 11, 2007 - Filed Under Thought Starters, Cool Ideas, Inspiration | Leave a Comment
There is a company in the UK who’s sole purpose to educate people on how to have kick ass ideas and encourage innovation in companies. It’s called “?What If!” They are the people you hire when you want your senior management team to push the envelope and champion new ideas. Basically, […]
Read More..>>Word of the Day: Mind Grenade
Posted on September 5, 2007 - Filed Under Thought Starters | Leave a Comment
Mind Grenade
A mind grenade is an idea that is so astounding that it shakes the very foundations of how you think. It is a concept that when you hear about it or look at it … you just stare in awe.
It can manifest itself in a picture, a movie or even though […]
