Social media isn’t as social as it used to be. As I write, CEOs of major social sites are testifying before Congress about their seeming unwillingness to make their platforms less addictive and toxic for minors and why their algorithms favor false, divisive, and defamatory material. The platform formerly known as Twitter has pretty much-jettisoned […]
We’ve all heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Well, if that’s true, I think a sound could be worth a million. In a world saturated with visual stimuli, we often only rely on photos to capture the essence of our experiences. I believe a sound can be equally, if not more […]
While we all look forward to 2020 being in our rearview mirror, it really never will be. And it shouldn’t. We need to take the lessons from it. Don’t forget to continue staying connected with people. Continue trying to learn that second language. Remind yourself the value of the work you do and the how […]
During 2020 I developed a guilty pleasure which is that I have been watching—and loving—cringeworthy reality TV shows streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and TLC. It all started with an age-old relationship challenge whereby my girlfriend and I were running out of movies and TV shows we both liked, to watch together on the weekend. With […]
The European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Gaia space observatory in 2013. Its mission is to “chart a three-dimensional map of our Galaxy, the Milky Way, in the process revealing the composition, formation and evolution of the Galaxy.” Using Gaia data, astronomers have created the most detailed 3-D map of the galaxy ever. “The star […]
As we come to the end of a tough year, and collectively look forward to better times in 2021, I thought I’d share an enlightening book, for you to add to your gift list this Holiday season. It’s just $12.95, and in my humble opinion a great read (think stocking stuffer). For those of you […]
With more people homebound, the demand for new music is significant. The good news is that many artists are releasing new albums, singles and music videos as we continue dealing with COVID-19. November is shaping up to be a great month for new music. Many popular artists, like BTS, Paul McCartney, Miley Cyrus, Megan Thee […]
As the number of unicorn companies continues to expand, I wonder what the next Uber or Snowflake might be. Something that is already here, we just don’t quite get the impact it will have a decade later. To that end, I share some fun finds. For those of you that think meals-to-your-door like Gobble or […]
COVID-19 has without a doubt been the most significant event in living memory, in terms of its impact on every person on earth. We all know someone that’s had the virus. And too many know of someone lost to the virus. Many business owners have been pushed to the limits mentally, burning through life savings, […]
