MEMO - Issue #208
The Art of Being Alone
Especially in current times, it helps to be okay with loneliness. I highly recommend reading this article.
Loneliness has more to do with our perceptions than how much company we have. It’s just as possible to be painfully lonely surrounded by people as it is to be content with little social contact. Some people need extended periods of time alone to recharge, others would rather give themselves electric shocks than spend a few minutes with their thoughts. Here’s how we can change our perceptions by making and experiencing art.
Your Brain Is 10 Million Times Slower Than a Computer—So Why Are You Smarter?
I file this under “things I did not know"—a short, smart read about the human brain.
The brain is complex; in humans it consists of about 100 billion neurons, making on the order of 100 trillion connections. It is often…
Different Information-Seeking Tasks: Behavior Patterns and User Expectations
An insightful article by Nielsen Norma Groupe on how to structure interfaces to making fact-finding tasks easier.
Simple fact-finding tasks were less memorable, with basic user expectations like plain language. Complex research tasks required more effort; users asked for advanced features, including comparison tables and chunked content for these tasks.
Why Now Is the Time for “Open Innovation”
This article presents a relevant view of open innovation in the times of COVID-19.
Covid-19 has shown how companies can work together to solve problems.
The 8 Key Elements of Resilience
Working on your resilience will serve you well in your personal and professional life.
The ability to bounce back requires being empowered to make decisions that promote own well-being.