August 18, 2013

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    In the lyrics Jolene seems insanely desperate but Parton sounds almost happy.

    White Stripes got it right:

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    “Jolene” is one of my fav songs, but the original is WAY too fast. Here it is slowed down 25%:

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    BPS Research Digest: How to kill an earworm

    If earworms – songs that play in your head – drive you crazy, you’ll welcome clues for how to eradicate them that come from a new study by psychologists at Western Washington University, USA. First – and I realise this doesn’t sound appealing – try to avoid songs that you like. The new research…

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    Is “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons the worst song ever written?

    http://www.hipsterrunoff.com/2013/07/radioactive-imagine-dragons-worst-song-ever-written.html

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    Jerks Destroy Test Fields of Golden Rice. Scientists Pissed. Kids Still Going Blind.

    http://reason.com/blog/2013/08/16/jerks-destroy-test-fields-of-golden-rice

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August 16, 2013

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    Neuroskeptic: Why (And How) To Write Less

    I said a couple of times during my recent trip to UPenn that "Most writing is too long" . People seemed to nod appreciatively at this, so here’s some more on that topic… Most writing is too long and the most common reason is that it’s not written for the reader’s benefit . Readers want the…

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    The Shaker Design Philosophy – Bokardo

    I love this design philosophy of the Shakers…goes for designing anything. “Don’t make something unless it is both necessary and useful; but if it is both necessary and useful, don’t hesitate to make it beautiful.” The Shaker design philosophy is one of prioritization: their main priority is to be…

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    The 12 cognitive biases that prevent you from being rational

    http://j.mp/13sSCNd
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    Predicting the future: Strata 2014 hot topics – O’Reilly Radar

    http://j.mp/1cWEHWw
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    Vital Elements of the Product Design Process – (Ryan Singer)

    http://j.mp/11TXTQ3
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August 10, 2013

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    The Most Bonkers Scientific Theories (Almost) Nobody Believes Anymore:

    http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/08/the-most-bonkers-scientific-theories-and-why-you-should-be-thankful-for-them/?pid=9301&viewall=true

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    Cognitive Overhead, Or Why Your Product Isn’t As Simple As You Think | TechCrunch

    http://j.mp/13XEJq3
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