Difficult forms of waste
It's easy to purchase light bulbs, batteries, blades, and other items that come in large boxes. However, when they need to be replaced, it can be »
Duress passwords for mobile banking
I wish financial institutions would offer duress passwords as a security feature for online banking. Especially with the widespread use of mobile apps that allow for »
The value of 1-star reviews
1-star reviews are a treasure trove of customer pain points. When a pattern exist, these reviews highlight potential business opportunities. It'd be interesting if there were »
Artistic value vs economic value
After watching Made You Look, I've been reflecting on the fact that counterfeit art can still be moving. Until people were made aware of pieces' fraudulent »
Parking in perpendicular spaces
When parking in a garage, do you pull in driving forward or backwards? In the US, most people park driving forward (76% according to AAA), meaning »
Hogwarts house sorting is all relative
People often joke about which house they think they'd be sorted into at Hogwarts. For the houses to be the same size, the attributes that determine »
Pattern language
Large problems are difficult to solve all at once. Whether you're thinking about how residents will interact with a new building or how computer programs will »
Don't underbid in bridge
When learning to play bridge, it's easy to mistake exceeding one's contract as a "victory". With this mindset, players often err on the side of underbidding »
Monroe's motivated sequence
People who read a lot of news recognize that many articles follow a similar structure. Speeches also have a standard formula - Monroe's motivated sequence. So, »
The Proust Questionnaire
The Proust Questionnaire is an interesting way to get to know someone (or even yourself). The questions dig beyond typical platitudes and start to uncover what »