Category Archives: Communication in General
Review — Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain
Modern society puts a high premium on extroversion. In school, we have “show and tell” and are graded for “playing well with others.” At work, good eye contact, a firm handshake, and the ability to present a PowerPoint deck are requirements for success. If we are successful enough, the only avenue for advancement in most …
What is good technology? — Part II
Some big technology news came out over the past few weeks. First, the gadget-fest known as the Consumer Electronics Show. Second, Apple’s iBook announcements. And finally, the collapse of Congressional support for SOPA after the Internet’s show of force on Wednesday. What do all these tell us about good technology? Good technology is useful technology. …
The dying art of Cursive
I had to write a note to my son’s teacher. As an old-timer, I wrote my note by hand. That’s how a teacher can tell that the note came from a parent and not something the child had forged. My son looked at the note and said, “Why did you write it in Cursive? No …
Another redesign?
Apple isn’t the only one messing around with their product line today. I’m working on a new design for my Web site. It will be cleaner. It will not have ads popping up in the wrong spots. It will be easier to subscribe to a feed and follow me on Twitter (and later, Facebook). I’m …
Amazon’s scumbag move
I’ve been an Amazon Associate for about as long as I had my Web site. So, I wasn’t happy that they cancelled my contract simply because my governor signed a bill into law. To be fair, other special interests have used, for a lack of a better term, extortion to convince voters to go their …
