CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2013-05-23 13:55:18 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 7 +1s)

I would do the same thing...
Die bastard, die!

2013-05-23 13:37:22 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

+Kevin Folta has been pleading with people flogging false information about some corn data to replicate the claims. He offered to fund a study to re-examine the data, using the same corn strains and methods, with solid statistics and double-blind processing.

The anti- #GMO fakers are running away. Deception is such a sad strategy, and it won't hold up to scrutiny. Perhaps the foodies don't care if they are being lied to. But liars make terrible allies for the long term.

2013-05-22 13:53:57 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

 Provocative
Prognosis
#economy  

Coming as this does from +Ross Dawson , this is an interesting look into the prospects of future growth. 

2013-05-22 13:35:35 (12 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)

Google Hangouts: just about everything you need to know. (NEW)
Would you like to get to grips with the 'new hangouts' - now both chat and video calls? Well, this post will give you the essentials, and more...
Thanks to +Ronnie Bincer for the video I've included.
#googlehangouts   #hangouts  

2013-05-22 13:23:57 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

5 New Public Dashboards

We've just made the following dashboards public available for everyone on G+:

Music - http://nod3x.com/public/dashboard/?q=18192

F1 - http://nod3x.com/public/dashboard/?q=18194

Netflix - http://nod3x.com/public/dashboard/?q=18196

Movies - http://nod3x.com/public/dashboard/?q=18197

Rugby - http://nod3x.com/public/dashboard/?q=18193

Photography - http://nod3x.com/public/dashboard/?q=18195

These dashboards show data spanning back at least 3 months and will detail for you:

Who the main influencers are in that subject area
Geographic locations 
Sentiment analysis of posts
Volume of posts - based on date range specified
Information flow - through relationship graphs

Let us know in the comments below if you would like other topic areas madeavail... more »

2013-05-20 20:09:21 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

The Creative Process

from www.murraythenut.com

#creativity  

2013-05-20 18:30:06 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

#Motivationalquotes  
#Moodymonday  
#challengeyourself  
#persistencepays  

2013-05-20 17:51:24 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 15 +1s)

2013-05-20 15:18:12 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

New Intel "Data Economy Initiative" led by Ken Anderson explores how people might benefit more  from their own data - perhaps leading to the rediscovery of the infomediary? http://bit.ly/13BGl88

2013-05-20 14:37:14 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

2013-05-20 14:09:30 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Interesting Gamification Framework posted earlier by +Yu-kai Chou 

Wanted to make sure you saw this nice graphic!

http://www.yukaichou.com/gamification-examples/octalysis-complete-gamification-framework/

cc/ +Andrzej Marczewski 

2013-05-19 22:05:33 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Pardon Me
Incubus
#kickassmusic  

"Pardon me while I burn, and rise above the flames"
Because sometimes we just have to rise above. 

2013-05-19 21:55:16 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

Sabotage
Beastie Boys
#kickassmusic  

The world could use a little sabotage...
This is one of those songs that need to played at 11 on the volume dial. 

2013-05-19 21:50:15 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Iris
Goo Goo Dolls
#boymeetsgirlboylosesgirlmusic   #mosiaclives  

"Cuz  I don't think they'd understand, when everything is made to be broken, I just you to know who I am"

2013-05-19 21:41:04 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Starseed
Our Lady Peace
#kickassmusic  

Now this one really gets me going!! 
"When I find out, what went on, we'll bring it back, but it won't be easy...."
Music that can fuel a revolution.

2013-05-19 21:36:09 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Naveed
Our Lady Peace
#kickassmusic  

Oooooh yeah! This gets me going. 

2013-05-19 14:52:53 (7 comments, 3 reshares, 24 +1s)

This is just amazing, and absolutely worth your time. I promise, it is worth your time.

2013-05-19 14:10:17 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Welcome to the (Hardware) Revolution
And the Rise of the Connected Individual
#Glia   #theconnectedrevolution  

Open source knowledge, the connected individual in the networked organization, and things like 3D printing will change everything the fundamentals of our economic foundations. 

The Glia Network, and Glia Franchises (more on this in the coming weeks) pulls together these trends to knit together the organizational model of the future. 
It is a win for people who have always been constricted by the choking maze of the corporate bureaucracy and hierarchy, it is a win for the end consumer, and it is a win for society. Social technologies and networks, the hardware revolution, and the desire to create the change we want, will break us free of the corporate oligarchies we live under now. 

Via +John Hagel   

2013-05-19 04:13:25 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

A Trippy Good Night
From Vancouver

2013-05-19 01:37:38 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

An Afternoon Walk
Vancouver Convention Centre
#Vancouver  

Geese bathing under the 2010 Olympic Torch, and a few boats big and small. 

2013-05-18 21:18:31 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 7 +1s)

"During your working lives, you will have to reinvent yourselves many times. Success and satisfaction will not come from mastering a fixed body of knowledge but from constant adaptation and creativity in a rapidly changing world. Engaging with and applying new technologies will be a crucial part of that adaptation."

Very useful advice to anyone. We have to wonder if the traditional MBA is on the way out since it prepares people for a lifetime at a relatively few number of companies.

2013-05-19 01:01:12 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 14 +1s)

 Thanks +Robingood for bringing this relevant and timely quote to my attention! +Jennifer Sertl

2013-05-18 00:01:16 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 8 +1s)

New Google+ Users: Meet The New Google+
Everything "+" on one post (expand the post)

1. The new Google+
Meet the new Google+: A stream with style and smarts 
Google+: Related Hashtags
Hangouts: Conversations that last, with the people you love
More: googleplusproject.blogspot.com/2013/05/new-google-stream-hangouts-and-photos.html

2. How-To Google+ Videos
Google+: How to get started 
Google+: About circles
Google+: Fun with Hangouts
Google+: Reading and responding
Google+: Sharing
Google+: Set Up Your Profile
Google+: Find people you know
Google+ Communities: A place for whatever you're into
Google+ Events: Introducing a new way to get together
Google+ Photos: Great photos, in less time
Bring your conversations to life with Hangouts
Google+: Share photoa... more »

2013-05-17 13:32:56 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)

My first Garbologie lead

Some of you will be aware that I am in the process of launching a new waste business called Garbologie. It will develop into a network of specialised waste processing businesses, starting with mattress dismantling.

Well, in some exciting news, I got my first enquiry to supply Garbologie with mattresses and I haven't even done any advertising yet! None. Not a peep from me. What I have done is my announcement here, in my blog, on FB and twitter that the business is coming.

Yep, that's right. I was contacted by a large local landfill wanting me to take their mattresses (several thousand per year). How did they find me? Google! All of this work in blogging, building a presence in G+, Facebook, Twitter. Worth it.

Building a cloud of authenticity and chatter is not just fun, but it also pays.

And then, in asep... more »

2013-05-17 04:19:54 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 8 +1s)

Generic Fraud
Corrupt Incentives
#corruption   #pharmaceutical  

The epic inside story. 

2013-05-16 20:32:55 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

"Sustainable business is not the opposite of conventional thinking — it is a different way of looking at the world."

Read from Kevin Hagen in his article "What I Learned About Sustainability at REI, Part 1: Abundance Over Scarcity." 
http://sbshare.co/11I8X5g

2013-05-16 13:52:28 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

The Power Of Social Capital

2013-05-16 13:45:26 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

A Quick Glia Update
The Road Ahead
#Glia  

To get Glia to a fully functional networked organization, will take the dedication and buy in of 75 to 150 people. People dedicated enough to get on a plane, fly to Vancouver for a Glia Bootcamp and Hackathon!

What we will learn together our purpose, and how we will use the Glia OS in this continuous loop of investing, creation, producing, marketing, selling, serving a Glia customer base in a manner that grows them and Glia in a self sustaining eco-system. 
Everyone in that loop plays a role in the grander loop of creation and redistribution. 

After numerous unsuccessful attempts, I have no illusions now as to just how much work this is going to take! It is a full time job!
It is with this in mind, that Glia needs to bring in the right mix of social, knowledge and financial capital so I can dedicate myfu... more »

2013-05-16 04:47:37 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Sustainability in Action
Walking the Walk
#sustainability  

This is a pretty significant step. 

Meanwhile, Kingfisher is attempting to drive a massive change in consumer behavior. It is seeking to introduce new “closed loop” products, which will be completely reused and recycled so they never enter the waste stream. The company also aims to rent or lease some products, instead of selling them, which would reduce resource use while providing the same level of service to customers. MIT SMR spoke to Nick Folland, the company’s legal and corporate responsibility director, about the challenges of developing and implementing the Net Positive plan.

2013-05-15 13:48:57 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

One of the main challenges of rewarding corporate social responsibility, especially the measures that are most important to you, is simply understanding the corporate ownership of any product you buy.  Many of the largest corporations own numerous brands and subsidiaries, and so it can be very difficult to know precisely who owns what.  I suspect this vastly undermines the effectiveness of boycott activities, if these activities can be said to have any effect at all (sometimes they do; mostly they don't).

Such understanding can allow you to make buying choices that are consistent with your principles.  That's why this app is important, and I am happy that such a thing exists.  It is a tool I had wanted to create some years ago, but didn't have the knowledge to get started (even now, the thought of collecting this data seems daunting).

2013-05-15 13:38:54 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Garbage in, Garbage Out?
Experienced Pollster Completely Miss The Call
#bigdata  

I am interested in this stunning result not only because I ran in this years provincial election here in British Columbia, but more so because I am very curious how different highly experienced polling firms using a variety of methodologies could misread the voting public. 

2013-05-14 13:12:06 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

The Future of Everything
Everything Is All Connected
#livingsystems  

A couple of points. Old style organizational models won't be able to adapt to this sort of future. 
Organizational models that are based on living systems, will have be the distinguishing difference. 
That aside, this is a pretty insightful look into where things may be going. 

2013-05-14 00:40:57 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

How do you make a phone OS and forget to give it a dialer?

2013-05-13 14:15:37 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Automatic for the People: Conversations about things that matter

"A conversation is an emergent property bridging the gap between mindfulness and effective collective action."
-- +John Kellden

"Tech culture, he [Jaron Lanier] believes is wrong on both a technical and spiritual level. It's a way of looking at the world, he says, in which the information gathered from people -- is more valuable than the people themselves.

Jaron Lanier's a renowned computer scientist telling us that unless we start valuing people more than machines, and change the way we do business and interact on computer networks, the future will be owned by the few, at the expense of the many."
-- +Reese Jones
https://plus.google.com/110858566556215922899/posts/15rZKyDzfVt

2013-05-12 16:59:43 (12 comments, 0 reshares, 18 +1s)

A Public Service Announcement
Completely Redesigning the Social Business Enterprise
#Glia   #thesmartrevolution   #sciencesunday  

What do you get when you design the social business organizational model from scratch? When you look at the problems you have to solve, and look around using science and other systems that have shown to solve a lot of these problems? 
What do you get when you combine gamification, sports, music, business, science, social networks and a deep down belief that we as people are capable of so much more? 
And a fanatical pitchman who will stop at nothing? 

Curious? 

2013-05-12 16:40:14 (8 comments, 1 reshares, 9 +1s)

//The Weekend Read

The ecosystem inside you 

"Half of your stool is not leftover food. It is microbial biomass"

Your body harbors trillions of bacteria that have profound effects on your health, your weight, and even your mood.

Some 80 percent of an individual's gut flora comes from his or her mother. A newborn exits the womb microbe-free, but is colonized by the mother's vaginal bacteria as it passes through the birth canal. Babies born via caesarean section, it turns out, enter life with an entirely different, and less diverse, collection of bacteria, which may help explain why they're at increased risk of asthma, obesity, and type-1 diabetes. Breast milk, unlike formula, also delivers maternal bacteria that help the immune system develop.

#sciencesunday   #microbiome  

2013-05-12 14:35:21 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

To all women who are expecting a child, birthed a child, mentored a child, raised a child or love children, Happy Mother's Day!

2013-05-12 14:26:15 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

"Fuck 'em, that's why."

2013-05-12 14:02:40 (17 comments, 3 reshares, 12 +1s)

Markets Are Amoral
People Are Immoral
#capitalism   #ethics   #irrationalmarkets   #Glia  

Neat share by +Jorn Bettin  this morning, that highlights points one of the more, um, rational economists, John Kenneth Galbraith made repeatedly. Capitalism/markets are amoral, it is people that give it its morality or lack thereof. 

Back when we operated in smaller tribes, poor moral or ethical choices could be moderated through a variety of evolved mechanisms. However, once civilization began to scale, these mechanism were easily exploited. Ever since, humanity has struggled with how to morality and ethical standards in market exchanges. Keeping in mind that markets have been around since there were civilizations. 

As this article indicates, we can rage in moral indignation at many things the "market" produces, but our shopping habits indicateotherw... more »

2013-05-11 17:43:10 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

New magnetic graphene may revolutionise electronics with graphene spintronics

2013-05-11 13:57:40 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Neologism as a key to clarity.
Sometimes to think outside the box, it's better to escape the past.

Quote: Mere language-laundering risks bringing forward baggage from prior confused use. New and neutral language can be key to what Daniel Dennett ... calls “jootsing,” which is an acronym for “jumping out of the system” (an idea from Douglas Hofstadler). Dennett doesn’t say this but unencumbered coinages like jootsing can enable jootsing. To terminate terminological wrangling and deconfuse a field, sometimes requires clear-cutting key category-defining terms, restarting with a blank semantic slate, and rebuilding clusters of characteristics around new, neutral labels.

2013-05-11 13:52:33 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

... Now More Than Ever ...

2013-05-09 13:53:24 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Why Clothing Is The Next Frontier Of Responsive Computing ⚙ Co.Labs ⚙ code + community http://pinterest.com/pin/81205599503494054/

2013-05-09 13:40:55 (21 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
And A Renewed Focus
#Glia   #buildingthefuture  

What would become Glia was a blueprint (so to speak) I had developed to transform old style organizations into organizations of the future. I would be a consultant in that process.
When it met G+, social networks being a pillar (so to speak) in the design of any organization of the future, it was like meeting nirvana. 
My mind, and the seemingly endless array of opportunities exploded.

Along the way, Glia's open ended possibilities became many things to many people. That was a great thing, and a bad thing. By trying to be everything to every one, it became an unfocused mass, an idea everybody seemed to like, but nobody knew what to do with. 

For myself, the internal conflict also began to grow. Was I a 'consultant'? Or was I a builder? 
One wasmore... more »

2013-05-09 13:07:22 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

Good Morning!
Googleverse Geoples!

A new day dawns, and with it refined focus and purpose.
A new beginning for me, and new beginning for Glia.
The world is going to start to get a whole lot brighter.

2013-05-09 12:36:35 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Zen of Small Tasks: Fluid Intelligence

Snow melts
and the village floods
with children
-- Kobayashi Issa
https://plus.google.com/u/0/101010252943098026073/posts/XctkPiw2ay5

Fluid Intelligence:
The power behind your ability to learn new things, and apply that knowledge to problem-solve new situations.
-- +Andrea Kuszewski

ht +Ayoub Khote
https://plus.google.com/u/0/108998673146368660257/posts/8TZc45CFFzM

2013-05-09 02:29:08 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

2013-05-08 21:39:29 (6 comments, 2 reshares, 7 +1s)

Big Pharma
And The Chemical Brainwashing of Entire Nations

My brother +Brad Esau  is both a survivor of this myth, and now an active writer and advocate against this myth of the "chemical imbalance" theory. This also goes hand in hand with a piece from the NYT recently, on how the psychiatry's guide to mental disorders is "out of touch with science" and lacks "scientific validity" (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/07/health/psychiatrys-new-guide-falls-short-experts-say.html?smid=go-share&_r=0)

It is time for a fresh approach to mental states that do not fit some kind of norm of the industrial world. 

CC +Mani Saint Victor 

2013-05-08 13:20:09 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

Mentors and apprentices are partners 
in an ancient human dance . . .
the dance of the spiraling generations,
in which the old empower the young
with their experience and the young
empower the old with new life, reweaving
the fabric of the human community as they
touch and turn.

Parker J. Palmer
The Courage to Teach

In an environment that has three generations in the workplace -we need mentors on the upside of youth and we need youth to mentor us.

Here Richard Brandson askes, "What's the difference between a promising businessperson and a successful one? Mentoring http://virg.in/imr 

Let us dance . . .

2013-05-08 13:16:06 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

The Networked Organization
A Big Company That Can Accommodate Big Ideas
#Glia   #thenetworkedorganization   

This is one of those pieces that makes me so excited and pumped about the Glia model for networked organization. It is explicitly designed for developing big ideas, and having the networked develop track to take the ideas through to maturity. 

Big companies can do this, but only with the right organizational model and systems. 

Via +John Foster