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“I’ve been called many things. Nostalgic is not one of them.” -Tony Stark Many of us have been anxiously awaiting Ironman 3 [not sure if my connection was slow, or if the official movie site expected me to wait for Ironman 4 while it loaded]. Anyway, I saw the Audi commercial a few days ago. It showed…
Random thought (or question) on easing travel fatigue and jet lag: For long, transmeridian flights, what if airlines timed their in-flight meals to match the destination city’s time zone? By serving lunch, snacks, or dinner accordingly? Might that help passengers’ body clocks start syncing earlier, even slightly reducing fatigue or the time it takes to…
Ergonomically designed products are often comfortable for short use but can become more uncomfortable over time compared to plain designs. For instance, while sleek bike grips or beautifully designed wireless earbud cases feel great initially, they may be less practical for extended use.
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Venture Capital Elevator Pitches I left my job at a venture capital (VC) firm in 2010. After freelancing for a bit I then worked with a high-technology company in the robotics space. I then started my own strategy consulting practice, which over the years has matured into an interesting blend of design thinking, management strategy…
Counterintuitive Series: Babies resisting sleep Counterintuitiveness makes life more interesting. It also briefly reveals gaps or lags in our understanding or mindsets. This particular one is a hypothesis and not an example (yet at least), but let me have your views or experiences on it. Pic: source A lot of parents of young kids nowadays,…
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