I first read Douglas Coupland when he wrote Generation X. He stuck a strong chord in me and since then I have been a great fan of his writing. What grips me is his blend of humor and scepticism/pessimism. I just recently finished Generation A. Worth a read! Also in context of today's scientific findings… Fortsätt läsa Douglas Coupland looks into the future
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Summer reflections
Summer has been busy this year. Not with work, but other stuff. Like getting divorced and moving. Apart from this sucking big time it also adds fuel to the normal summer thoughts about what to do when I grow up. So this summer I made a decision to re-calibrate my professional life. Might as well… Fortsätt läsa Summer reflections
Must see: Sir Ken Robinson’s latest TED Talk
He nails it even better this time around. //jan
Brand You again – the message has to stick!
Information wants to be free
I've just observed another burst of debate on Twitter about the old saying "information wants to be free". As usual the two sides are: 1. Information wants to be free – as in unbound, not locked in 2. Information wants to be free – as in free of charge, without a price In this debate… Fortsätt läsa Information wants to be free
On leadership
3 well spent minutes! //jan
Popularity according to Gapingvoid
via www.gapingvoidgallery.com I'd say it is more than enough to "just" go your own way and do what you love and not follow the flock. You don't even have to be successful, just divert from the norm. At least in Sweden. //jan
The Future of Education
The sound is a bit low but I urge you to listen to every word Don Tapscott has to say about the future of education. In my mind school is the next big area of change in society. It should have started at least 15 years ago, so let us not wait any more. //jan
The coming decade: will we learn to live sustainably?
Right. It has been more than two weeks since I posted my thoughts on the coming decade. You can read the extended Swedish version here. And the English summary here. Today I thought I’d further explore the first of five proposed action areas – Stopping the destruction of our planet. This does sound awfully pretentious, and I’m… Fortsätt läsa The coming decade: will we learn to live sustainably?
Seth’s take on the coming decade
Here are my picks for the two most important trends of the decade we're just starting: Change: The infrastructure of massive connection is now real. People around the world have cell phones. The first internet generation is old enough to spend money, go to work and build companies. Industries are being built every day (and… Fortsätt läsa Seth’s take on the coming decade