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Standing Desk Finished (more or less)

2014-06-02

Instructions on building a reading desk from cheap IKEA components.
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Clear Communication in Engineering and Science (including the social sciences)

2014-06-01

Why clear communication between engineering/science and others is so important. Emphasizing the role of visual communication and using the Challenger Disaster as example. Definitely not a light topic.
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Good (and tough) Questions

2014-06-01

Sources for very good (and touch) questions (one referred to book cover shown left), with a few sample questions (and answers).
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Book Recommendation: BITE: Recipes for Remarkable Research

2014-05-29

A very good book (cover left) on possible strategies to improve one's research productivity ... and happiness.
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Recommendation Update: Ballet

2014-05-28

I watched a rather experimental ballet performance (and ordered a book during the introduction -- cover left) -- some impressions and recommendations.
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Okay, size does matter — kinda.

2014-05-24

Recently got an external 27" screen -- and there's something to be said for size, if combined with the right technique, that is.
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How about a DIY standing desk?

2014-05-15

Ergonomic working conditions? Perhaps standing is the better solution -- some ideas and references to experiences and IKEA hacks.
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The Joy of Not Knowing Beforehand

2014-04-19

When was the last time you were really surprised by a book or a movie, because you did not have the slightest idea what it would be about? Some thoughts on the topic. (image on the left: Preview screen of Doctor Who episodes)
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Using that Conference Poster Session

2014-04-17

Conference posters are often dreaded, as peddling the findings like a beggar on the street. But poster sessions allow for face-to-face interactions in a way no presentation or keynote can -- if you plan it right.
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Smarter Smart Watches

2014-04-15

A collection of ideas for smart watches that really deserve the name. Perhaps I should get a Pebble and program my own. But still, that leaves the hardware features I would like.
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Frankly, I have nothing but contempt for those who lack the backbone to address their concerns directly and instead resort to passive-aggressive tattling to others. Such behavior strikes me as not only cowardly, but also spineless, gutless, and wholly unprincipled. Moreover, these efforts are as pathetic as they are futile.

That said, I might listen if you present compelling arguments and evidence, as constructive feedback is always welcome. Who knows? We might even both gain something valuable from the interaction.

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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.

This blog is not focused on a single topic, or method. As long as it is relevant to improving creativity (or allowing it in the first place), it's fair game.
Some postings on this blog deal with freedom, as I think that we need freedom of thought, of speech, of association, etc. pp. to solve mankind's problems. Thus, some postings may seem a bit remote when it comes to organizing creativity. Freedom is, however, the bedrock of creativity.
The heterogeneity of the postings can make reading this blog a bit cumbersome, at least if you are only interested in one topic. You can either use the search function (above), or use the categories or the tags to narrow down the postings you see.