How Ideas Spread and Take Hold, Part 2
August 5, 2014
In Part 1 of this two-part series, I discussed some of theories about how ideas spread and what makes them take hold. I ended that article with a quote from Giselle Weiss
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In this blog, we discuss cognitive computing and other cutting-edge technologies with a focus on supply chain management, autonomous decision-making, and innovation. Other topics of discussion include digital enterprise transformation, autonomous intelligent enterprises, emerging technologies, and global trade. Our goal is to advance the public discussion about how cognitive computing and other advanced technologies affect the world in which we live.
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How Ideas Spread and Take Hold, Part 1
August 4, 2014
“Good ideas and innovation travel easily — and far,” writes John Major. “Historically, these ideas spread along trade routes.” [“Silk Road: Spreading Ideas and Innovations,” Asia Society] As the title of his
You Can Learn a Lot about Marketing from Weird Al Yankovic
August 1, 2014
Weird Al Yankovic (@alyankovic) has been an iconic pop figure for 35 years. Other “singers” have come and gone as musical tastes have changed. Yankovic, however, has viewed each new genre as
Quantum Computing: Assembling the Pieces
July 31, 2014
“Scientists have observed something fascinating about the universe: A tiny particle can spontaneously appear from nothing and then disappear as if it had never existed,” writes Thomas Lee (@ByTomLee). “The same could
Food Trends to Watch
July 30, 2014
Harvey Hartman notes that there are a few powerful voices in food sector who punch above their weight when it comes to establishing food trends. One of those voices is Alice Waters
The Digital Path to Purchase takes Center Stage
July 29, 2014
A study published earlier this year by UPS, comScore and the e-tailing group concluded, “Digital channels are now the method of choice for both product research and purchasing.” The survey found that
Big Data and Chemistry
July 28, 2014
“Despite the cost and relative scarcity of precious metals — iridium, platinum, rhodium — we rely on them to manufacture products from denim to beer, pharmaceuticals to fuel cells,” reports Hillary Rosner
Technology and Food
July 25, 2014
We are living in a world of growing consumerism; but, we all know that truly important things for humankind’s survival are the basics: clean air, pure water, sufficient food, and adequate shelter.
Social Media Marketing: Miracle or Mirage?
July 24, 2014
There is no doubt that social media has been phenomenally successful. It is a rare individual who has never heard of Facebook or Twitter. When it comes to using social media platforms
The Internet of Things: Saving Ourselves with Technology
July 23, 2014
I recently listened to a provocative presentation given by Gary Atkinson (@GaryA_ARM), Director of Emerging Technologies at ARM, entitled “Can Technology Save Us From Ourselves?” The focus of his presentation was the
