Understanding Connectivity

Earth’s population currently sits at an estimated 8.2 billion. Approximately 7.3 billion of those people have smartphones (Christopher Walken excluded, of course). That’s 89%. Let’s call the Blackberry the first smartphone. It came out in...

Who are you Trying to Serve?

Let’s talk about choo choos. Passenger rail is an systemically efficient method for moving people around. I was recently in Germany, and it’s a wonderfully practical and pleasant method of getting from somewhere to somewhere else. As long as you’re...

Let’s Waste Some Time

When I was in 4th and 5th grades, I got in trouble sometimes for Daydreaming. Standard stuff. My mind was off on an adventure (outer space, likely), the teacher called on me, and then I was embarrassed in front of the class. I don’t know how often, but it...

Trust as Currency

Trust is fuel.Trust is a bridgeTrust is a contract.Trust is a foundation. And trust is a currency. You can trade it, spend it, and invest it. Like with money, you can track your spending and ROI. Some people say you must earn trust, but what if you choose to freely...

The Paradox of Problem Recognition

Before automobiles, people spent a lot of time and energy dealing with horse manure.  They probably complained, but they also recognized it just was. It wasn’t a problem that had a solution. Therefore, whole cottage industries...

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