As we commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11, I went back and re-read a piece I wrote back then, which I think recaptures the feelings of New Yorkers during those days, and reminds us what the battle is ultimately about. The article, Etiquette and Resilience in the Face of Calamity, can be found here. [...]
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“Talent is represented by a natural ability in people to see patterns where others cannot.” – Bruce Mau
JR’s photo booths hope to turn the Middle East inside out
Published under Art, Middle East Sep 08, 2011JR, a world-famous artist and TED prize winner, is bringing his work to Israel and Palestine- or more accurately, is bringing Israelis and Palestinians into his work. The concept behind JR’s work is to portray people around the world and what they stand for, via oversized, black and white portraits of themselves that are subsequently [...]
What truly motivates maximum performance? You’ll be surprised.
Published under Interesting Random Stuff, Introspection Sep 06, 2011It is not money. In fact, financial incentives can achieve sub-par results when challenging people to perform cognitive tasks. As this video explains, the pursuit of purpose, autonomy, and mastery are far greater drivers to propel performance.
TIME Entertainment just released a list of “The 10 Greatest Books of All Time,” but not without a disclaimer explaining why creating this kind of list is nearly impossible! Spotted by Daniel Lubetzky, by Adeena Schlussel Monday, Jan. 15, 2007 The 10 Greatest Books of All Time By Lev Grossman Let’s not mince words: [...]
The following quote comes from Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, and was shared by my friend Ari Cartun: "Science takes things apart to see how they work. Religion puts things together to see what they mean." Rabbi Jonathan Sacks To see the full context, read below. Rabbi Jonathan Sacks "Science takes things apart to see how [...]
This Daily Beast article is as disturbing as it is hilarious. Spotted by Daniel Lubetzky, by Adeena Schlussel Raving Mad Monster The modern world has had its deranged panjandrums. But Gaddafi was the finest of them all. by Andrew Roberts | August 29, 2011 1:0 AM EDT The fall of Colonel Gaddafi is a disaster [...]
“ Ser feliz es una actitud ante la vida que cada uno decide.” “Being happy is a state of mind a person chooses.”
I just learned today that Laura Ziskin passed away a few weeks ago. I was really saddened to learn that her fight with cancer came to an end this way. Laura was among the warmest and most impressive people I have ever met. She was always there for the OneVoice Movement, she was always there [...]
“I am neither an optimist nor pessimist, but a possibilist.” – Max Lerner