November 2013 – ORGANIZING CREATIVITY

Software cannot replace an author, but it can assist an author tremendously

2013-11-30

Using computer technology is writing is strangely underdeveloped. In many cases, you could replace the keyboard with a quilt. However, technology can massively support writing and make it possible in the first place. Here are some examples and links to relevant postings.
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There is no perfect text — ever.

2013-11-30

In writing, don't strive for perfection. It is not possible, for a simple but probably not obvious reason. Read this article if your perfectionism stops you from writing -- or submitting.
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Making Money with MOOCs, or: Unrequired Reading

2013-11-29

Some MOOC instructors try to push their books. Recommendations are one thing, but making it "required reading" ... some comments.
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Building a Cathedral — The Academic Version

2013-11-28

A look at the popular metaphor on building a cathedral -- by translating it into Academia (yup, a rant).
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How to spot a competent, honest, and upright expert

2013-11-27

Five easy criteria to identify experts, (almost) no matter the area of knowledge.
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Paper!

2013-11-26

Is it better to work with, esp. to learn and to create, than digital media? Some possible differences.
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Biases in Research

2013-11-25

Strange how you can completely miss discrimination, but seem obvious in hindsight after you see it. Some examples, including a report on post-docs and a study on cybersexual harassment.
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The “Yes!” have it — planning a Science@OrganizingCreativity.com Site

2013-11-25

An update on the question whether there is interest in a Website summarizing tips on scientific work.
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Neil Gaiman’s Commencement Speech

2013-11-25

One of the best storytellers giving a commencement speech. Yeah.
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Where does your creativity break down?

2013-11-25

Looking at the bottlenecks where your creativity breaks down and dealing with them is the best thing you can do to improve your creativity. Some suggestions.
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A comment for those seeking to use this site for personal gain: Given the increase in requests, let me be clear. I write on this blog because I want to. It’s my hobby, my playground. Sometimes people point me to interesting products/services and I write about them. But any request regarding ads or sponsored placements ends up the trash without a reply. And if you think something would be of interest, differentiate yourself from the spammers by referring to a posting — in an intelligent way. (I get enough auto-generated mails to identify them immediately.)

BTW, posts can get updated after I published them if I spot spelling errors (not a native speaker) or think a different wording might improve precision and clarity.

ORGANIZING CREATIVITY

How to generate, capture, and collect ideas to realize creative projects.

Month: November 2013

Software cannot replace an author, but it can assist an author tremendously

There is no perfect text — ever.

Making Money with MOOCs, or: Unrequired Reading

Paper!

Biases in Research

Neil Gaiman’s Commencement Speech

Where does your creativity break down?