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Could this be a mouse (and keyboard) killer?

Mason Fok — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:01:38 +0000

It is a pretty strong call!!! But it is NOT every day that you get to see a new computer interface device that could (possibly) one day replace the mouse.

This technology has all kinds of highly practical applications and I personally cannot wait to see where this will develop throughout the years.

Emotiv systems is selling the unit to developers now… in the USA only…
(hope Australia isn’t toooo far away)

The art of choosing!

Mason Fok — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:49:48 +0000

Sheena Iyengar has invested years of study into how we feel about the choices we make from the trivial to the profound. On the lighter side her research challenges the accuracy of the saying a rose is a rose by any other name. Sometimes a rose by any other name probably does look different and maybe even smells different.

This is a little longer than the usual TED video but if you’re someone that is interested in not just the decision making process but also the cultural effects surrounding decisions you will not be able to look away.

An interesting recap on the change in media.

Mason Fok — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:50:49 +0000

The end of top down control of media is something that should be pretty common knowledge by now. The transformation process between traditional top down media to distributed / social media is still occurring on a daily basis.

Clay Shirky is a great evangelist of collaboration and believes that taking advantage of “spare” brainpower will change the way society works.

The audience is becoming more and more engaged. Engaged and empowered to contribute on anything from local news and politics to helping resolving issues big and small.

One thing I would like to focus on is that one person can easily be very, very wrong but the average of the majority is a path to greater accuracy. When these innovations empower the majority to contribute this sets the groundwork for a magnitude of improvement.

Raising kids to be Entrepreneurs

Mason Fok — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:39:38 +0000

This talk should really be entertained by the Department of Education. Lots of important life lessons are learnt growing up with an entrepreneurial spirit and Cameron Herold has outlined some key lessons as part of his own experiences.

I did a few entrepreneurial activities as part of my formal schooling but unfortunately the experiences where branded as youth leadership and entrepreneurship only leading me to discover it was really “this is how to wear a tie and work for a living”.

If anyone is interested in developing an after-hours program or even class curriculum on how to teach entrepreneurs, I would be very interested in helping out.

Out of the box thinking designed to inspire innovation.

Mason Fok — Tue, 18 May 2010 22:15:45 +0000

An extreme space enthusiast from a young age Peter Diamandis has not limited himself by saying “It cannot be done” and because of this he has been the instigator for some crazy visionary ideas by fostering innovation through competition. The XPrize Foundation has now been responsible for inspiring new industries and revitalizing those currently stuck.

How “Those that Lead” communicate!

Mason Fok — Fri, 14 May 2010 05:22:42 +0000

Simon Sinek has devised a simple to explain model for inspirational leadership. His model helps explain why some people and companies have the ability to hit and exceed the tipping point. Watch the video, buy the book. Consider this and you might just be starting with the “Why”. If you agree and want to apply this model, don’t forget to buy the book.

It’s a bit repetitive but I think it is justified: “People don’t buy what you do, they buy Why you do it.”

Statistical Analysis on Speakers

Mason Fok — Fri, 07 May 2010 03:49:09 +0000

A bit of interesting analysis should you ever find yourself thrown onto the stage at a TED talk near you.

The future of online security, privacy and society.

Mason Fok — Wed, 05 May 2010 03:58:03 +0000

Brad Templeton is the Chairman of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and this talk describes the future of online security, privacy and society. One highlight is his coverage of data privacy. More specifically: What happens when your data is in the hands of third party providers such as “the cloud”?

Three Minute Guide to Starting a Movement

Mason Fok — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:07:55 +0000

I couldn’t look past this quick, clear and cleaver guide using a viral video to demonstrate how to effectively create a movement. Take 3 minutes to watch this and another to see how its lessons could be incorporated into your plans.

Non-Traditional Marketing by 37signals.

Mason Fok — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:41:03 +0000

For those of you that do not know 37signals they are the developers of some simple and efficient products that have taken the online community by storm. They now have over 2.5 million subscribers. A considerable achievement given it was without the use of traditional and expensive marketing techniques. I have said enough, now just watch the video.

Note: This very video is an example of their marketing. If you like some of the lessons on offer stop reading my blog for a moment and check out Fried and Hansson’s book Rework.