HAPPY NEW YEAR, DEAR READERS!
This is a sincere and realistic wish- if we all accept that 2012 has to be a year
of problem solving after so many years of problem manufacturing on industrial and global scale. To see that problems are here to be solved is a the start of
an intellectual awakening and will make the Year one of an useful apocalypse-
the collapse of human violence, greed and (even!) stupidity. Not of human life as predicted by some shameless speculators.
This change of mentality- from peaceful (read “idiotic”) coexistence with problems and capitulation to the dreadful epidemic probletence- to action
and systematic eradication of the painful chronicized nasty problems will
improve the state of our world. If I remain here downstairs- I promise to
help. Please cooperate with me!
Dear Friends- my very wise blog partner, Georgina , who is something between a daughter and a grand-daughter to me, has published an enchanting writing re
For many years, my newsletter INFO KAPPA had the privilege to publish Fireworks of Intelligence the newest aphorisms of Valeriu Butulescu- whom I consider a genius, based on facts and reading. He is able to attain the highest ratio ideas/words in his writings. And these ideas are very wise. Please find a sample of the Butulescu aphorisms at: http://egooutpeters.blogspot.com/2012/01/quotations-by-valeriu-butulescu.html
Yours in 2012 too,
Peter
SEARCH
INTERNET
How the Internet will Change in 2012: http://bigthink.com/ideas/41700
Funny Internet Quotes: Ten Hilarious Quotes About The World Wide Web: http://websearch.about.com/od/referencesearch/tp/Funny-Internet-Quotes-Ten-Hilarious-Quotes-About-The-World-Wide-Web.htm?nl=1
Infographic: What Happens Online in 60 Seconds?:
SEARCH & FIND: What, where, how.
Search engine 101; Part 2: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marc-ostrofsky/search-engines-101-part-2_b_1140523.html
The Top Ten Alternative Search Engines:
Website content key to attracting search engines: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111226/business/712269999/
BLOGS and SOCIAL SITES
It’s a social, social, social world:
The Year on the Web Social networking grew up in 2011, becoming more of a fundamental underpinning of the Web:
http://www.technologyreview.com/web/39398/?nlid=nldly&nld=2011-12-28.
Social Media in Protests: Study Finds 'Recruiters' and 'Spreaders'
Search and Social Media:
The problem with social media: http://www.economist.com/node/21542154?fsrc=nlw|hig|12-28-2011|editors_highlights
The Myriad Future of Social Networks: http://bigthink.com/ideas/41721
The Law of Online Sharing. Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg will eventually have to deal with the fact that all growth has limits.
Texting, Social Networking Popular Worldwide:
GOOGLE
The Year in Review: Google: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2398051,00.asp
Wikipedia of Maps Challenges Google Google starts charging for its maps, and developers jump ship:
Google Zeitgeist:
WORDS, BOOKS, LIBRARIES
Children Don't Give Words Special Power to Categorize Their World:
Defining Words, Without the Arbiters: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/01/business/wordniks-online-dictionary-no-arbiters-please.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha26
The book beyond the book: http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/the-book-beyond-the-book
SCIENCE
A Follow-Up Post About Scientism:
http://www.topix.com/forum/city/harrisonburg-va/TCJT7NI5MIB8G0LQV
The Universe in a Nutshell: Dr. Michio Kaku On the Physics of the Impossible; http://bigthink.com/ideas/40172
Forgetting is Key to a Healthy Mind
Letting go of memories supports a sound state of mind, a sharp intellect--and superior recall: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=trying-to-forget
Subtle Electronic Effect in Magnetite Discovered: Long-Standing Puzzle in Study of Magnetism Finally Solved: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111221140345.htm
Bee Swarms Mimic Human Brain Neurons to Make Decisions
TECHNOLOGY
The Year in Energy Surprising successes helped offset disappointing failures in solar, biofuels, and nuclear power: http://www.technologyreview.com/energy/39386/?nlid=nldly&nld=2011-12-27
The Year in Numbers A look back at 2011's biggest technology stories, by the numbers: http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/39387/?nlid=nldly&nld=2011-12-28
The Year in Materials:
The Year in Computing
Computing has becoming increasingly polarized, with many hardware and software efforts focused on either small mobile devices or vast data centers. http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/39405/?nlid=nldly&nld=2011-12-29
Gadget Roundup- Part 2: http://www.technologyreview.com/video/?vid=788&nlid=nldly&nld=2011-12-29
Electricity from the Air California company Makani Power is developing a flying wind turbine designed to generate cheap renewable power.
Will the Next War Be Fought Over Water?: http://bigthink.com/ideas/41563
What If Electric Cars Were Better? Improving the energy density of batteries is the key to mass-market electric vehicles: http://www.technologyreview.com/business/39220/?nlid=nlbus&nld=2011-12-30
Nanotechnology: Forever on the Horizon?: http://bigthink.com/ideas/41726
New Material Cools Under Pressure:
New Way to Assess Risk from Chemicals;
'Nanoantennas' Show Promise in Optical Innovations:
More Powerful Supercomputers? New Device Could Bring Optical Information Processing: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111222152014.htm
2012 predictions:
What to Expect in Tech in 2025: http://bigthink.com/ideas/41698
Electronic cotton:
EDUCATION, CULTURE, ART
The (surprisingly upbeat) state of the world A different perspective on the state of the world: four major areas where mankind's long-term progress is striking:
2011- The Year in Ideas: http://bigthink.com/ideas/41730?page=all
Smartphones, E-Readers Replacing Textbooks: http://bigthink.com/ideas/41722
Daydreaming: Distraction or Inspiration?: http://bigthink.com/ideas/41684
To remarkable Random Thoughts: http://culturaloffering.com/2011/12/27/random-thoughts--.aspx
Shroud of Turin- redux:
A letter to your sixteen year old self:
Dan Gilbert asks, Why are we happy?: http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_asks_why_are_we_happy.html
Dan Gilbert: Exploring the frontiers of happiness:
GDP Up, Happiness Down: From Twitter, Scientists Measure Mood:
Harold Jarche- Friday’s finds for 2011: http://www.jarche.com/2011/12/fridays-finds-for-2011/
Robert Sapolsky on Stress: An Interview:
http://boingboing.net/2011/11/23/robert-sapolsky-on-stress-an.html
Crowd dynamics The wisdom of crowds The strange but extremely valuable science of how pedestrians behave: http://www.economist.com/node/21541709?fsrc=nlw%7Cnewe%7C12-30-2011%7Cnew_on_the_economist
BUSINESS
Nice- honesty in advertising: http://culturaloffering.com/2011/12/25/honesty-in-advertising.aspx?results=1#SurveyResultsChart
The Arrogance of "Unlimited" Growth: http://bigthink.com/ideas/41671
Corporate Ethics: Not an Oxymoron: http://bigthink.com/ideas/41449
Wanted: Capitalist to Save the Environment: http://bigthink.com/ideas/41711
Are you a Professional?
How would you define a Professional?
Three steps to create a vision for 2012: http://www.lisapetrilli.com/2011/12/26/three-steps-to-create-a-vision-for-2012/
10 Big Development Goals for Leaders for 2012:
Imagination Igniters: Books for Leaders:
Leaders Are Master Learners:
HEALTH & MEDICINE
How the Brain Cell Works: A Dive Into Its Inner Network:
The Hidden Brain Flashy neurons may get the attention, but a class of cells called glia are behind most of the brain's work—and many of its diseases: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=the-hidden-brain
High Intestinal Microbial Diversity Safeguards Against Allergies, Study Suggests: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111208114853.htm
How Bacteria Build Homes Inside Healthy Cells
Brain Cell Malfunction in Schizophrenia Identified:
USEFUL NOW: Scientifically Tested Hangover Cures http://bigthink.com/ideas/41751
FOOD & COOKING
Edible Education 101: A Complete Course on Modern Food Production: http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2011/12/edible-education-101-a-complete-course-on-modern-food-production/249691/
Anti-aging diet:
Belgian beer Brewed force
How a small, unremarkable country came to dominate the world of beermaking: http://www.economist.com/node/21541708?fsrc=nlw%7Cnewe%7C12-28-2011%7Cnew_on_the_economist
Which Wheats Make the Best Whole-Grain Cookie Doughs?:
Emergency Ingredient Substitution List: http://www.mythirtyspot.com/2011/12/emergency-ingredient-substitution-list.html
Top Spanish Tapas:
MISCELLANEA
100 Things I Learned in 2011, Part 1: http://www.communicatrix.com/2011/12/100-things-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=100-things-part-1
Really weird: Is Necrophilia Wrong?:
Time for a Change? Overhauling the Calendar:
I disagree- the good solution is to accelerate a bit the rotation speed
of the Earth- to exactly 360 days and then all months will have 30 days.
SELECTED NEWS
SPAM & SPYWARE
VIRUSES & e-CROOKS
UPS, FedEx, Postal Shipping Scams: http://antivirus.about.com/b/2011/12/22/ups-fedex-postal-shipping-scams.htm?nl=1
System Fix Scareware: http://antivirus.about.com/b/2011/12/21/system-fix-scareware.htm?nl=1
WiFi
Apple plots smartphones powered by hydrogen:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/8975382/Apple-plots-smartphones-powered-by-hydrogen.html (with thanks to Patrick Ellul)
100 Best Apps for iPhone iPad in 2011:
Top 100 Best Android apps:
Twelve mobile predictions for 2012; http://marketingland.com/twelve-mobile-predictions-for-2012-2235
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