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How Analogy Can Help You Find the Solution You're Seeking

How Analogy Can Help You Find the Solution You're Seeking

singularityhub.com — Analogy is well used in startups and most boardrooms around the world to simplify and find parallels between two different things, but the method is often overlooked for more complex tasks surrounding innovation. Analogous thinking is the process of looking for help with known issues by referring to and connecting with unfamiliar but potentially applicable areas and transferring and adapting learning from one to the other.

Stop Using PowerPoint, Harvard University Says It's Damaging Your Brand And Your Company

Stop Using PowerPoint, Harvard University Says It's Damaging Your Brand And Your Company

Forbes — PowerPoint, the much maligned and misused presentation platform, is harming people's perception of you and your brand, according to new research from Harvard University. The research team at Harvard conducted a double-blind study to answer the immortal question: "How effective is PowerPoint as a presentation tool and how it compared to 'zoomable user interfaces' (ZUIs) and oral presentations?"

20 Of The Coolest Pieces Of Luxury Tech (You'll Never Buy)

20 Of The Coolest Pieces Of Luxury Tech (You'll Never Buy)

ShortList — Best hide your wallet - it's only going to get upset.

Stilnest

Stilnest

www.coolhunting.com — Nestled away from the world's first 3D-printed car and stem cells at this year's 3D Printshow in London was Stilnest, a selective digital art and 3D printing collective that launched their site globally as we chatted with them.

Ruby Ruth Dolls

Ruby Ruth Dolls

www.coolhunting.com — It's not out of the question that you'd find something familiar about Ruby Ruth Dolls; the reality is you might have already owned one (or part of one) and not even known it. Created in Cornwall, England by Jenny Mustill-a former Damian Hirst studio assistant-using recycled luxury fabrics, the handmade dolls seem part Dr Parnassus' Imaginarium and part Tim Burton dream character, with an additional aesthetic influence from her time working with Hirst.

Twitter's "buy now" button could finally unlock micropayments for the media

Twitter's "buy now" button could finally unlock micropayments for the media

GigaOM — To say Twitter has had a love/hate relationship with micropayments would be putting it mildly. When Twitter first arrived on the scene, many believed that its transient nature, speed and news focus would be the perfect union for media companies and publishers. Years on, this scenario has not come about ( despite many trying various experiments), which is a big issue as revenue for most media companies continues to spiral down the drain. But all this could be about to change, especially since Twitter continues to make a loss for shareholders ($132 million reported at the Q1 earnings call).

Brands only measure the tip of the social media iceberg

Brands only measure the tip of the social media iceberg

Guardian — With approximately 2bn users between them, it would be easy to forgive people for believing that most sharing happens on social platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. But they are wrong. Very wrong, in fact.

Why the startup Wibbitz could wipe out some publishers' video businesses

Why the startup Wibbitz could wipe out some publishers' video businesses

GigaOM — Every so often you stumble upon a concept or service that makes it clear that major change is afoot. In this case, if you're a publisher, Wibbitz just sent your entire video department pink slips.

Facebook's 'Snooze' Button Shows One Thing...The Newsfeed Is Broken

Facebook's 'Snooze' Button Shows One Thing...The Newsfeed Is Broken

Forbes — Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. will temporarily silence content from a person, Page or group for 30 days.