Posts categorized “Interesting”.

Video: the exponential function

I didn’t understand the function and importance of the exponential function before this video, but after having watched this video I will remember it. So should you probably.

Use this playlist to see all 8 parts.

Factual: Living in the End Times

Very interesting view on the recent crisis of the economical system guided by neo-communist Slavoj Žižek.

Video: Technology and Society

Video: Old Spice responds to user comments

Since yesterday the world wide audience has been entertaining itself with a cleverly executed campaign for the male grooming brand Old Spice. Part of the campaign is an actor (Isaiah Mustafa) who directly respond to user comments on YouTube. Read an initial analysis of the campaign or watch an example below ( a response to Digg-founder Kevin Rose).

Week 25: What’s New

The first What’s New — a weekly overview of stuff I find due to my compulsive surfing disorder (CSD). Enjoy.

Articles

  • Your company has a knowledge debt problem — great article on why to invest in innovation and experimentation
  • Embrace technical debt‘ — in this article Eric Reis explains the negative effects of technological debt. A bit more theoretical but highly recommended.
  • Gradual Engagement — nice article by LukeW on how Twitter has increased their sign-up process with… gradual engagement. Add this term to your vocabulary.
  • Solving the Alt-tab Problem — I just love this guy. I’ve questioned it myself many times, but this analysis nails it.
  • Stay on target — Article from The Economist on software which shield you from distractions (aka Zen computing).
  • Version Control for Designers — Did I mention I fell in love this week? GIT’s her name.

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