Last year I wrote how I wouldn’t speak at events unless there was an equal split by gender, or representative split by ethnicity. Two things happened yesterday which made me think that there is still need for change. Firstly, I saw this tweet: I obviously challenged it. Secondly, I got a message from someone who… Read More Be the change
A couple of years ago, Seth Godin said: Repainting your house the same color it already was feels like a waste. It’s a lot of effort merely to keep things as they are. But if you don’t do it, time and entropy kick in and the house starts to fade. https://seths.blog/2017/04/the-unfairness-and-wisdom-of-paint/ If you’re rolling out he… Read More Keep painting
In March, Reijula and Hertwig published a behavioural theory science paper about the use of self-nudges in building citizen choice. They came up with 4 specific approaches which make it easier for people to adopt new ways of behaviour: Use reminders and prompts Choose a different framing Make it easier to do the things we… Read More Environmental design
“In fiction, a MacGuffin (sometimes McGuffin) is an object, device, or event that is necessary to the plot and the motivation of the characters, but insignificant, unimportant, or irrelevant in itself” How do you stop a learning function from being a McGuffin?
I can’t juggle. I lack the coordination and, after a few attempts, will invariably drop something or throw it into myself. With practice I could learn to juggle. I do know, for example, that if the things you’re juggling are consistent in size and weight it is easier. And then someone keeps throwing things in.… Read More Juggling
Lost and Desperate 