2012 WIRED Business Conference

The Importance of Noncommissioned Work for Creativity and Innovation

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The Importance of Noncommissioned Work for Creativity and Innovation Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of noncommissioned work for fostering creativity and innovation in the workplace. We explore a study conducted by Professor Teresa Amabile and her colleagues, where they found that noncommissioned works were deemed more creative than commissioned ones. We also …

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Twitter: Connecting the World One Tweet at a Time

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Twitter: Connecting the World One Tweet at a Time Summary In this Q&A session, we discuss various topics related to Twitter. We touch on the company’s vision, its work regarding the “second screen” phenomenon, evolving profile pages, sentiment analysis, and the complicated relationship between Twitter and Google, among other things. Table of Contents Twitter’s Vision: …

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Twitter’s Future Possibilities: Paid Pro Users, Real-Time Google Searches, and the Internet of Things

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Twitter’s Future Possibilities: Paid Pro Users, Real-Time Google Searches, and the Internet of Things Summary In this article, we discuss the various topics covered by a speaker regarding Twitter’s future possibilities. These include the potential introduction of a paid pro user option, ongoing conversations with Google about real-time tweet searches, self-advertising on Twitter, the Internet …

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The Importance of Noncommissioned Work for Breakthroughs in Research and Innovation

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The Importance of Noncommissioned Work for Breakthroughs in Research and Innovation Summary In this article, we discuss the significance of noncommissioned work and how it can lead to breakthroughs in research and innovation. We highlight two examples of successful noncommissioned work initiatives and also warn about the potential dangers of such work. Table of Contents …

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The Lean Startup: Secrets to Minimizing Failure and Validating Learning

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The Lean Startup: Secrets to Minimizing Failure and Validating Learning Summary In this interview, Eric Ries, the author of “The Lean Startup,” shares his journey as a professional experimenter, discussing his failures and his quest to find a technical solution to the problem of discovering what customers want. He emphasizes the importance of validated learning, …

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The Lean Startup: Learning from Failure and Minimizing Risk

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The Lean Startup: Learning from Failure and Minimizing Risk Summary In this article, we discuss the Lean Startup method, which focuses on minimizing the risk of failure in startups. The method emphasizes the importance of figuring out what customers want and measuring progress and learning. It also includes certain rules such as iteration, pivoting, and …

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Google’s Self-Driving Car Project: Advancements and Challenges

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Google’s Self-Driving Car Project: Advancements and Challenges Summary In this article, we discuss the Google self-driving car project, including its origins, advancements in technology, and challenges. We also cover the potential benefits of autonomous cars, such as increased safety and accessibility for people with disabilities. Table of Contents The Origins of the Self-Driving Car Project …

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Lean Startups in Government: The Rise of Entrepreneurship

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Lean Startups in Government: The Rise of Entrepreneurship Summary The new CTO of the United States, Todd Park, has brought lean startup philosophies to the government, resulting in an increased interest in entrepreneurship, particularly due to the obsolescence of routine jobs being automated, leading to the creation of a burgeoning startup industry. There are concerns …

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