The power of negative thinking: Oliver Burkeman – The Antidote
Just seen this video advertising the new book from Oliver Burkeman, The Antidote: Happiness for People who can’t Stand Positive Thinking. It looks like an interesting premise and I’ll post a review...
View Article[Podcast] The Human Zoo – Staus Quo Bias
Just thought I’d share this with you: Interesting podcast on status quo bias and why people are scared of change from BBC Radio 4 – The Human Zoo (7 days left to listen from date of post)
View ArticleSmart idea: Minuum – The Qwerty keyboard alternative
I’ve just seen this alternative to the Qwerty keyboard from the team at Whirlscape and thought I’d share it. It’s refreshing to see innovation like this and I’m excited to see how it develops,...
View Article[Podcast] The Human Zoo
Following last week’s post. This week’s episode deals with the search for happiness and our feeling that the grass is always greener. Really enjoyed listening to Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman’s views...
View Article{podcast} The Human Zoo – Groupthink
Another great episode of The Human Zoo to listen to here This week’s episode discusses why groupthink is prevalent in the decisions we make and how it could be a cause of some of the crises we’ve...
View ArticleCelebrate your successes
Everyone is so focussed on getting there that people rarely stop to appreciate it when they do. Take time to celebrate your successes, it’s what you’ve worked towards and you should take a moment to...
View Article[Podcast] Digital Human – BBC Radio 4
Aleks Krotoski (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Really looking forward to the new series of Digital Human on BBC Radio 4 (Monday 1st April – 4.30pm GMT). Presented by Aleks Krotoski this is a a great series...
View Article[Amazing] Swiss scientists upgrade pigs
Just seen this story and thought I’d share it. Scientists at Frankenfurterplex-Geneva, Switzerland have recently completed a long running program of porcine genetic testing and modification. The...
View Article[Podcast] Human Zoo – Head or Heart?
This week’s episode looks at behavioural science and asks if influence on your behaviour is beneficial or if it leaves you open to exploitation. Ideas are dangerous so listen up! BBC Radio 4 Human Zoo...
View ArticleZen quote: The quieter you become, the more you hear
The quieter you become, the more you hear
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