A week ago, it was reported that the city of Philadelphia would begin ticketing pedestrians for texting while walking. While that report has since been refuted by the city of Philadelphia and offenders will not be ticketed but rather only reminded to be careful, the conversation and curiosity around the practice of multi-tasking with devices while walking is picking up around the world. I’ve had a similar curiosity over the past year during my walking commute in downtown San Francisco. (more…)
Archive for July, 2011
How common is Multi-Tasking with the Smartphone for the Pedestrian Commuter?
Posted in Commuting, Silicon Valley on July 23, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Sometimes Silicon Valley doesn’t move at the speed of light
Posted in China, Internet, Silicon Valley, Technology, tagged China Telecom Payphones as hotspots, Hotspots in China, Intel and wireless hotspots, Missing pay phone in Thailand, Pay phones becoming hot spots, Silicon Valley doesn't always move fast on July 23, 2011| Leave a Comment »
On a recent trip to Thailand, I noticed this pay phone booth on a street near the famed Grand Palace of Bangkok. If you look closely, you’ll see that the actual pay phone itself is missing.
Surprising Conclusions on What Motivates us at the Workplace?
Posted in Leadership, Silicon Valley, Startups, Technology, tagged Does money motivate at the workplace, RSA Animate, Surprising Truth about what Motivates Us on July 9, 2011| Leave a Comment »
A colleague recently shared this creative presentation on what motivates knowledge professionals at the workplace. Very thought provoking.
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