Visit me at Google+

  Yes, I’m not posting very much on my blog for now. I will come back, I promise. In the meanwhile, if you want to stay in touch visit my profile on Google+ (Not on Google+? Go to Google+ Welcome page to learn more).

The coolest kitchen in the world

Alan Cooper , one of my user-centered design gurus, was the first to teach me that often, products that have been inspired by a specific need of a specific group of people end up being broadly successful (the rolling suitcase is a famous example). I’ve always loved this concept. I love it even more when…

New media, social ties, and revolution

In a recent New Yorker’s article, “Small Change: Why the revolution will not be tweeted,” Malcolm Gladwell discusses the role of new media in social movements. Gladwell writes that new social media are a bad fit for civil resistance movements, especially those that involve personal high risk and long-term commitment. New media are a good…

Last 2 days to sponsor my meditation marathon

A reminder to all of my friends that on Saturday I’m participating at the Interdependence Project marathon and I need your help. As you can read in my previous post, I will be publicly sitting for 4 hours on Saturday, between 11AM and 3PM, in support of the Interdependence Project. This is the annual fund…