Think all the banter on Twitter and in blog comments is for naught? Here's how social envy and the competition of ideas it generates will lead to faster innovation.READ»
In a second excerpt from his new book "Betterness: Economics for Humans," Umair Haque says that a new economic landscape is going to fundamentally alter with whom companies compete.READ»
While it’s human nature to be social, we also have a tendency to be competitive and jealous. It is our nature to evaluate our own lives in relative terms. I’m happier when things improve for me relative to how they used to be, but I’m also happier when things seem better for me than for my neighbor. And social media platforms now allow me to make much more direct comparisons.READ»
Despite the recent stock-market rally and the continued long-term bullishness I am seeing in most corporations, a huge portion of companies are worried about how they will survive. Here are four critical steps you can take to trigger a transformation, to move from just surviving to thriving.READ»
Cadillac marketers used to say that diamonds were their biggest competitors. Why? Because Cadillac is not only selling cars, it's also selling status, self-esteem, and reputation. Looking at your competition through a new lens will dramatically increase your business's or product's chance of success. READ»
Every company we invest in aspires to lead whatever market segment it is in. In many cases, they want to create entirely new markets. Regardless, they always have competition, whether from other startups, existing companies, large incumbents, or companies they don't even know about yet.READ»
Google's Internet-based science fair brought in awe-inspiring teenage scientific contributions from 91 countries around the world--with three girls taking home the gold in all age groups.READ»
All our lives we've been taught to avoid risk. Look both ways when crossing the street. Don't touch the hot stove. Don't talk to strangers. Yet ironically, most of us live in an irresponsibly dangerous fashion--without even knowing it.READ»
Interaction designers face some of the world's hardest design problems: How do you fit the entire Internet on a handheld screen? How do you create a toy that teaches, but is still fun? How should a website behave, for it to go viral? ...READ»
With Google's new Correlate system, companies have a powerful (and, free!) new data-mining tool on their hands. Let us imagine the ways in which we'll use it. READ»
Due to a flood of terrible fake news stories online for April Fool's Day, we've canceled iFive this morning. Meanwhile, click through for a selection of easy listening...READ»
As you approach the end of the first quarter of 2011, your growth plan and marketing activities are well underway. How will you keep them fresh and relevant? READ»
Among China's female workforce in managerial positions, 19% hold the title of CEO, according to the Grant Thornton Business Report released this week.READ»
The new facility is Singapore's latest bet on regional dominance in education, research, and development. In time, the U.S. may also be a competitor.READ»
