Archimedes was right
Research to be published today in the journal Cognitive Brain Research suggests that we’re more creative lying down than standing up. In a study conducted by a psychologist at the Australian National University, subjects solved anagrams faster in a prone position than while standing. What’s behind these results? Noradrenaline. That’s a neurotransmitter that enhances the […]
MBA vs. MFA
Listen to last night’s Marketplace commentary here.
It’s just like going fishin’ . . .
Today is Trust Your Intution Day. But you probably already knew that. Or at least you had a hunch.
Ramblin boy, why don’t you settle down?
In the words of Dave Loggins . . . please come to Boston. Actually, to Cambridge. 38 Cameron Avenue, to be exact. Thursday night at 6:30. Lisa Dennis and the Boston Company of Friends are hosting a book talk. More info here.
Right-brain game
If you pride yourself on sharp powers of inductive reasoning and a keen understanding of the Internet, try this addictive game: Guess-the-Google. (Thanks to Jeffrey Cufaude and Josh Rubin for this one.)
Oh, Canada
Our June 7 event at Toronto’s Rotman School of Management is shaping up to be a blast. Be sure to get your tickets sooner rather than later. (Click below. Then scroll down on the resulting page for more info. )
Flat is beautiful
A few weeks ago, I had a chance to talk with New York Times columnist Tom Friedman about everything from mutant supply chains to professional golf. You can eavesdrop on the conversation in this month’s Wired.
Innovators and artists
Computerworld reviews A Whole New Mind‘s key lessons for software programmers.
Seattle slew
If it’s Wednesday, it must be Seattle. And that’s where I am — the home of grunge music, good coffee, and the triumphant Supersonics. We had a packed house last night for a book event at KOMO-TV organized by the talented and indefatigable Liz Kiley of Longer Lunches. This morning, I got a tour of […]
Hammer, sickle . . . and iPod?
Today’s must-read is Rich Kaarlgard’s Wall Street Journal op-ed, “Vladimir Ilyich Jobs” (Subscription required). Karlgaard discusses the two sides of Steve Jobs — nasty and vindictive vs. brilliant and innovative — and concludes: “One can only speculate what the two-sided genius potential of a baby Steve Jobs, dropped by a stork into Russia or China […]