And then it happened. From the quarry of my conscience came that coursing voice that grinds my reason to dust and calls me out as a great pretender – “You will never make way for the new, the deviant, the subversive until you are willing to destroy the very things you have spent your career creating.” Surely I wasn’t talking about myself. Didn’t these deans invite me to speak to them because of my history of breakthrough accomplishments? And there it was right in front of me. The hypocrisy of innovators – the perennial outsiders – who inevitably become insiders once they succeed. It took decades of arduous and highly competitive work to climb to the top of my profession. How could I expect these deans to kick the ladder out from under them when I the so called Dean of Innovation wasn’t willing to do the same myself? This was the real price of innovation. It was a flashback to my youth as a Teamster on the loading docks where such a challenge meant throw down or stand down. I chose the latter and disappeared into the elevator.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Inno
And then it happened. From the quarry of my conscience came that coursing voice that grinds my reason to dust and calls me out as a great pretender – “You will never make way for the new, the deviant, the subversive until you are willing to destroy the very things you have spent your career creating.” Surely I wasn’t talking about myself. Didn’t these deans invite me to speak to them because of my history of breakthrough accomplishments? And there it was right in front of me. The hypocrisy of innovators – the perennial outsiders – who inevitably become insiders once they succeed. It took decades of arduous and highly competitive work to climb to the top of my profession. How could I expect these deans to kick the ladder out from under them when I the so called Dean of Innovation wasn’t willing to do the same myself? This was the real price of innovation. It was a flashback to my youth as a Teamster on the loading docks where such a challenge meant throw down or stand down. I chose the latter and disappeared into the elevator.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
Sunday, January 27, 2013
OLED
Flexible TV screens are around the corner. The tech stands for Organic light emitting diodes.
They are brighter and they don't need a back light. They are a lot smaller and thinner than current tv screens.
These are screen that can be bend, and they can probably be attached to all sets of devices. I think this came up on the research to make Minority Report. It is not that far out anymore.
To avoid copyright issues:
http://www.myketech.com/what-are-oled-tvs-oled-technology-explained/
They are brighter and they don't need a back light. They are a lot smaller and thinner than current tv screens.
These are screen that can be bend, and they can probably be attached to all sets of devices. I think this came up on the research to make Minority Report. It is not that far out anymore.
To avoid copyright issues:
http://www.myketech.com/what-are-oled-tvs-oled-technology-explained/
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
3D printing
From all the promises of 3D printing, it is living up to its promises. From GE manufacturing engine parts in giant 3D printers to designers bypassing the paper publishing altogether making them inhabit a future world still away from us.
On the personal level, 3D printing still sounds like a sophisticated coffee maker. If you don't drink coffee, you don't need it.
However new possibilities arise with new technologies. Researchers are investigating how to use 3D printing with materials found on the Moon or on Mars. This makes space travel sound like the greatest holiday invitation: just bring yourself. They can make their tools when they get there. They could literally print the cargo they need when they need it saving on weight.
Now, the same can easily be applied to consumer in a variety of ways. Print your camping gear when you need it. Going skiing? Just bring yourself. Print your skis once you get to the mountain from the model stored in your phone.
On the personal level, 3D printing still sounds like a sophisticated coffee maker. If you don't drink coffee, you don't need it.
However new possibilities arise with new technologies. Researchers are investigating how to use 3D printing with materials found on the Moon or on Mars. This makes space travel sound like the greatest holiday invitation: just bring yourself. They can make their tools when they get there. They could literally print the cargo they need when they need it saving on weight.
Now, the same can easily be applied to consumer in a variety of ways. Print your camping gear when you need it. Going skiing? Just bring yourself. Print your skis once you get to the mountain from the model stored in your phone.
Friday, February 4, 2011
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