Animated behaviour

Another in the RSA Animate series, this time by Dan Ariely, on human motivation and behaviour, specifically lying and dishonesty.

Should you check your email?

Painfully spot on, via Explore

Nudging Older Drivers

  ILC-UK, a London based think tank that focus exclusively on ageing related matters, launched a report today on older drivers. Specifically, it addresses how ideas from the ‘nudge’ agenda can be applied to the self-regulation of older drivers.  The … Continue reading →

The alternative packaging of desire

I like this  plundering of the pharmaceutical 'semiosphere' to create packaging for a mythical chocolate brand  - source unknown I'm afraid…. [Update, here's a link to more, including Bochox]    

Data Shopping and Dropping

I'm always been fascinated by the idea that Walmart might be able to know – before most healthcare providers in an area that a flu or common cold outbreak is on the way based on their fine detail of the … Continue reading →

Intruder

I've asked Simon if I can intrude onto the IB blog – he's agreed.  Confusingly I'm another Simon.  Simon and I have written a few things together – and maybe something more will surface through this space.  I work for … Continue reading →