Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science

Whatever your blogging niche, idea generation weighs constantly on your mind as you have to crank out that next blog post. The real problem is that you want the blog post to be great, reach readers,...

Mines the work of Daniel McDuff of MIT to develop a machine that examines the facial muscles and expressions of people as they watch a video.   Notes that the software has a complex algorithm that...

Mines the Kickstarter project called Melon , which aims to market a headband that can be used with a smartphone to improve concentration and mental functioning. Notes that the combined, complex...

Mines the neuroplasticity , which means your brain learns, adapts, and changes physically over time. Notes that because your brain can always learn and reshape itself , you can perform tasks that...

Mines the nature of decision making in order to determine if one can improve choices using thinking tools. Notes that one can practice and improve in decision making.  Some ideas that will help: Ask...

Mines the 2012 research from the Hay group that reviewed data from a 17,000 participant database , which found  information on behavior and competency of men and women in the workplace. They were...

"And they all lived happily ever after." What a crock! This cliche conclusion fails in every time. Events rarely end happy in real life. Nobody is happy forever, and real life stories often end...

Mines the different personality types one exhibits when using social media in order to help you understand how you impress or influence people. Notes that among the ten are: The Social Athlete:...

The quest Quests are stories of journeys and searches. They are deeply embedded in the human brain from our ancestral past, and all cultures have them. They are examples of what scholars call...

Mines the shift in major corporate management, noting the increasing presence and influence of women. The paradigm of male dominance as entrepreneurs and leaders has ended. Notes that among the most...

Mines the truth that no one starts at the top and describes tactics to elevate yourself , starting with acting like a leader right now. Notes that even if  you are entry level, you should not wait...

Mines the hot artificial intelligence (AI) research on SOINN in Japan that has taken a step forward in developing a computure brain than learns from images and  the internet. Notes that researchers...

Mines the increase in female entrepreneurs by 60% since 1997 in order to forecast their strength in the coming year. Notes  that about 50% of women 18-24 would like to be entrepreneurs, running...

Mines proven methods for moving your audience from just readers to fans of your blog.  Notes that to intimately connect with readers you might: Write  similar  to the way you would speak to an...

Mines the above story of a blog that was sold to AOL for $315 million in 2011, only seven years after its launch. The Huffington  Post  now has more that 77 million visitors per month.  Notes that...

Mines the spice needed to generate hype and discussion about your blog, regardless of the topic. Notes that several strategies that will kick start your blog include: Create a powerful title that...

Mines the counter-intuitive facts about what motivates people under  different  circumstances, particularly financial rewards and punishment. Notes that businesses work on a completely outdated...

Mines the psychological methods for reinforcing employees' and clients' self-esteem and  confidence ,   placing you in a positive light and a forming a collaborative image.  Notes that proven...

Technological context Our family has two Macbook Pros, an iPad, an iTouch, and two iPhones. How did we ever get to a point where digital devices have so much to do with our lives and the way we work?...

Mines the painful reality of writing powerfully in order to show some easy marketing methods that will help publish your words to more readers. Notes that writing is similar to marketing in that you...

Mines the value of students across the world, who need mentors that care about their lives and futures. Notes that she is a third generation teacher of 40 years , who is concerned about education...

Mines the statement from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), which criticizes the use of computer grading in standardized testing because harms the students' educational experience....

Mines the survey of 2,392 parents in the US about mobile digital devices owned in order to see the  prevalence  of access to technology in the home for students K-12. Notes that students have...