Is there a more ambivalent word in English than “artificial”? Some artificial things are clearly beneficial, such as artificial organs, artificial insemination as a fertility treatment, and artificial sweeteners as an alternative to sugar for weight and diabetes control. But in other contexts, “artificial” can have a negative connotation. Artificial people. Artificial ingredients. Artificial turf […]
Imagine you can listen in on all the best “think tank” sessions around the world. You have access to leading innovators and thinkers, in industries from pharmaceuticals to financial services, from technology to wine. Your job is to creatively synthesize the greatest learnings from think tanks, conferences and gatherings whose purpose is to map out
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Most people, regardless of their age, operate like small children. They never truly grow up. What does this mean? Most children are focused completely on their own needs and wishes. They want more, more, more. As a foster parent, I see this every single day. We get our kids something, and within a few moments,
We all have a guilty secret. All of yours I will not know, but I’d be willing to guess that you’re an Internet addict. I know I am, and it’s been getting worse. Wait a minute. Why am I talking about the Internet as if it’s such a bad thing? It’s not a donut dipped
If you are an entrepreneur, you will constantly here things like: “That can’t be done.” “That won’t work.” “That isn’t the way that things work in our industry.” It is really difficult sometimes to see if you have an bad business idea, or just a business idea that is unconventional or not yet understood. Giving
Preliminary evidence from a new study led by Harvard Medical School Affiliate McLean Hospital’s Staci Gruber, PhD, suggests that medical marijuana (MMJ) may not impair, and in many cases, may actually improve executive functioning in adults. Splendor in the Grass? A Pilot Study Assessing the Impact of Medical Marijuana on Executive Function, assessed the impact
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B2B companies have an attention problem. As marketing technology has improved over the last few years, marketers have fallen back on uninspired tactics like formulaic outbound emails and lackluster drip campaigns. They’re going through the motions, and their results are suffering as a result. Last year, Econsultancy reported that only 22 percent of companies were satisfied
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Ray Bradbury once said that “you must stay drunk on writing so that reality cannot destroy you.” Some of you may have perked up at the idea that a famous writer has endorsed writing blog posts while smashed on gin and tonics. What this really reveals is something important about how useful writing is in
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“The minute you’re satisfied with where you are, you aren’t there anymore.” — Tony Gwynn A sustainable business is a growing business, not a static one. This might seem like a simple concept, but it is an idea that most business owners do not consider. To stand out, to continue to earn well, to stay motivated, and
At a Karaoke bar, you choose your favourite song and sing over a backing track awkwardly. You might be a little tipsy, you might feel shy, and you might be joined by raucous friends. As you relax, you find the words flow better, and your voice glides over the melody. Eventually, you might start to
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