Team Human with Douglas Rushkoff on CBC’s Ideas

Team Human by Douglas Rushkoff

In this episode of CBC’s Ideas Afternoon, Douglas Rushkoff talks about how humans are doing as users of tech. He argues “We take social media for granted but it sure isn’t neutral.  Our lives and our minds have become commodities in an attention-based economy.” Listen to a portion of his keynote address on December 19, … Read more

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Change Anything? Yes You Can

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There are many roads you can take when making a change but which one?  Here are some actionable ideas to kick of your new year’s change effort – either personally or professionally – and you can start today.  See the video below. Your ability to change is influenced by your skills more than what you … Read more

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Tony Robbins: Why we do what we do

Anthony Robbins talking on stage

In this video Tony Robbins challenges us to think about why we do what we do.  Decisions shape destiny.  There is a terrific moment where Mr. Robbins, in a respectful and honest way, challenges former Vice President Al Gore on what are the defining factors in achievement.  You will feel challenged to be different and … Read more

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Pricing Effects On Video Game Portal Sales

Value Corp. are the makers of such hit games as Half Life and Portal. They are giants in digital distribution of PC games where piracy is a huge challenge.   Gabe Newell, the co-founder of Value, gave some off the cuff remarks about experiments they conducted with pricing using the companies Steam distribution system.  The … Read more

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