Publications
June 28, 2019
Weekly Report 19-27
“ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS NOW CHANGING THE WAY ‘CREATIVES’ CREATE, DESIGN AND EXECUTE PROJECTS.” An algorithm available on smartphones and via Amazon Echo (Endel) now develops personalized mood-music for users, either focusing on work or relaxation, based on a series of personal factors. The use of A.I. is “shifting value creation toward sentiments intrinsic to the... Continue
June 28, 2019
Weekly Report 19-26
OLD UNUSED EMAIL ACCOUNTS PUT YOUR SECURITY & PRIVACY AT RISK – particularly old school or work addresses – since a hacker can impersonate you, search for personal info, or try the same password on your current accounts. Deletion first involves googling old usernames & addresses, checking Facebook & other apps for connected accounts, and... Continue
June 14, 2019
Weekly Report 19-25
‘SURVEILLANCE CAPITALISTS’ aka BIG OTHER “now wield a uniquely 21st century quality of power in the form of impersonal systems trained to monitor and shape our actions remotely, unimpeded by law… Having hijacked the Internet and its digital technologies, the new economics covertly claims private human experience as free raw material for translation into behavioral... Continue
June 8, 2019
Weekly Report 19-24
ONE-THIRD OF EVERY CONFERENCE CALL IS WASTED, on average, dealing with latecomers, distractions and interruptions. “Despite background noise, not knowing who is on or joined, people’s lack of focus, or spontaneous interruptions, a few tips can help increase productivity.” (1) Start On Time. ‘Getting started’ consumes an average of 8 minutes, which can “demoralize those... Continue
June 1, 2019