What the 20 Most Popular TED Talks Tell Us About Ourselves
It's undeniable that the TED organization and its ultra-quotable, inspirational talks have taken over. Between the TED Radio Hour — which, despite being pretty new, has quickly become one of the most successful new public radio shows/podcasts ever — the TED conferences, and the formal-ish TEDx events that are springing up across the world, this is the era of "ideas worth spreading.
How to Deal With Difficult People
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Despite the best attempts and intentions, there are some people who are just hard to get along with.
Is the Cost of Photography School Worth the Debt?
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Higher education in the U. S.
3 Reasons Photographers Should Be Excited for the New iPhone
So, what can you photogs expect from Apple’s newest generation of phones?
7 Hacks that Make Working From Home More Productive
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As more and more Americans (and individuals around the globe) switch to jobs that allow them to eschew cubicle life, working from home has become not only more popular for freelances, but also a coveted perk for those which more traditional gigs. In fact, in one survey, 70% of employees said that they wanted to be allowed to work from home.
What Does 'Brain Idling' Actually Mean? How (and Why) to Shut Your Brain Off
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Joshua Rothman recently noted in The New Yorker that creativity is rapidly becoming one of the most coveted traits.
"Everyone wants to be more creative," he writes, noting "creativity is now a literary genre unto itself.
Should You Really 'Write Drunk, Edit Sober'?
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First, let's get one thing straight: Though he's often credited as the source of this quote, Ernest Hemingway probably did not give the advice of "write drunk, edit sober. " Not only was it totally out of character with his daily habits (Hemingway loved to write in the morning), it also can't be sourced.
White House CTO Megan Smith: Technology Makes Us Better Humans
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This week, Google[X] VP and former VP of business development at Google Megan Smith was named the White House's new Chief Technology Officer. But back in 2013, when Megan took to the CreativeLive stage during Secrets from Silicon Valley, she gave examples of how technology and creativity are not only bolstering the economy, but also enabling individuals around the world to have access to crucial information and resources.