"Robots give us this really unique tool to look into the mind of a human," Adam Setapen, a roboticist at Romotive, which makes the iPhone-powered robot Romo, says in a new Fast Company video. Meanwhile, by building the mind of a robot, humans learn valuable lessons on efficiency and creativity.
Three out of four people are in constant job-search mode and, increasingly, Twitter is their tool of choice. Here's how to make 140 characters work for you.
Multitasking may be an essential job skill, but not for Dr. Raj Shrivastava, a neurosurgeon at Mr. Sinai Hospital in New York City. Not when complete focus means the difference between life or death. The author recalls putting his own brain in Dr. Shrivastava's capable hands.
Carrying multiple pens for notes might feel like lugging a Victrola for music. But there are real benefits for stretching out your thoughts, recalling meetings, and deeper research.
Martin Hosking's LookSmart was a poster child for the late-'90s Silicon Valley boom and bust (but mostly bust). With his new e-commerce company with a twist, RedBubble, Hosking once again looks very, well, smart. Watch brain power overcome the most brutal collapse.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker features an in-your-face reminder in his office that every second is precious. Here's what we can learn about entrepreneurial success from his emphasis on openness and urgency.
Feedback is a powerful management tool. But it's often misused. Here 15Five CEO David Hassell discusses why every employee should spend 15 minutes per week answering four short questions. Could the end of the annual review be near?
With a simple app, a smart workforce, and affordable pricing, web-based transcription firm Rev makes it easy and cheap to record and transcribe all your interviews, meetings, and rambling notes.
