I was recently visiting dear friends in NYC. I’d originally met them in Nairobi but now they call New York home. We were having a wonderful evening on the rooftop patio of their new apartment in Brooklyn. We’d taken the ferry over from Manhattan to discover their little oasis. The … [Read more...] about How do you say this word? → refuse
The danger of a single story
As a young Nigerian student who had travelled to the US to study, Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Adichie came face to face with something we all encounter many times throughout our lives – a single story. Let me explain. Chimamanda arrived to the US and met her new roommate, a … [Read more...] about The danger of a single story
Emotional hygiene – we pay more attention to our teeth than we do our minds (Guy Winch)
I was listening to the NPR Ted Radio hour podcast recently when something Guy Winch said struck a chord. Emotional hygiene. My noggin' perked up, as I've been known to suffer from what I call blender-brain-itis (I can have a hard time shutting the whirring, churning of ideas, … [Read more...] about Emotional hygiene – we pay more attention to our teeth than we do our minds (Guy Winch)
Learning from one of the world's best pickpockets … yes pickpocket
Hailed as the greatest pickpocket in the world, Apollo Robbins studies the quirks of human behavior as he steals your watch. In a hilarious demonstration, Robbins samples the buffet of the TEDGlobal 2013 audience, showing how the flaws in our perception make it possible to swipe a wallet and leave … [Read more...] about Learning from one of the world's best pickpockets … yes pickpocket
The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: An Introvert's 6 Step Guide to Networking
This month's Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter focuses on networking. Missed the newsletter? Check it out. (Not on my monthly e-newsletter mailing list? Whatsamatter you? Sign up for free here.) In a recent post I shared the article 'An Introvert's 6 Step Guide to Networking' from my newsletter. … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: An Introvert's 6 Step Guide to Networking
Is it the end of knowing? Here's 13 Google Search Tricks That Make Life A Whole Lot Easier
While listening to a recent TED talk via NPR on Unstoppable Learning (do yourself a favour & listen, it's terrific) Sugatra Mitra talks about how we may be heading into the age of not needing to 'know' things. He recommends we use what he calls S.O.L.E.'s (self-organized learning environments) … [Read more...] about Is it the end of knowing? Here's 13 Google Search Tricks That Make Life A Whole Lot Easier
X marks the spot, or does it? Turns out Spanish tongues play a role
If high school algebra sent you into convulsions, hang on, this story has a happy ending. Terry Moore explains why the letter x means the unknown in math equations, in his TED talk (see below for the video). If you've ever wondered why the letter x stands for what we don't know, he has a surprising … [Read more...] about X marks the spot, or does it? Turns out Spanish tongues play a role
A TED speaker's worst nightmare – an opportunity or a chance to get real & laugh
What's your worst nightmare if you're up in front of people speaking? technical gadgets not working (no sound &/or no powerpoint)? forget what you're going to say? getting heckled by an audience member? something else unexpected happening? What happens when we're under stress is often a … [Read more...] about A TED speaker's worst nightmare – an opportunity or a chance to get real & laugh
