Category Archives: Nonlinear Thinking

Nonlinear Thinking: iLifeguards

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

Wow!  The robots are even coming for the lifeguards.  Maybe quantitative easing will help reduce unemployment on the beach. Amazing world we now live. Swimmers on Californian beaches are likely to be rescued by a different kind of lifeguard if … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: iMonitoring Heart Attacks

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

Freakin’ amazing! EPFL scientists have developed a tiny, portable personal blood testing laboratory: a minuscule device implanted just under the skin provides an immediate analysis of substances in the body, and a radio module transmits the results to a doctor … Continue reading →

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Will 3D Printing Change the World? – PBSoffbook

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

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Nonlinear Thinking: iDoctors

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

One of our favorite technologies hits the mainstream media.   Revolutionary assuming the vested interests don’t squash it. Hat tip Larry Wagner! (click here if video is not observable)

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Nonlinear Thinking: Breast Tissue Screening Bra

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

This is very cool, especially given that we have three daughters. One of our favorite trends is mobile medical applications and devices. How do these rapid technological advances fit into macroeconomic models?  Most forecasts are going to be so far … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: Wireless Doctors

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

The wireless revolution in the delivery of health care services is coming,  folks.  We’ve been all over this story.  Click here, here, and here. Scanadu is a new company with a mission to give consumers affordable medical care alternatives and … Continue reading →

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Charlie Rose: Google Ventures

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

Great dose of the business on “nonlinear thinking” and disruptive technologies. Bill Maris and Kevin Rose of Google Ventures,  talk with Charlie about the search for the Next Big Thing and the ever ending hunt for “entrepreneurs with a healthy … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: More New Industrial Revolution

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Great lecture from Google Talks. Chris Anderson gives a great big picture view of the new revolution taking place and ready to accelerate.  Short Chimerica and get long the next big thing! He also lays it all out in his … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: Pass the Turkey Genome

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Interesting stuff(ing) from MIT’s Technology Review.   Seems we’re getting closing to a Barry Bonds of the Turkey World.  You think they will be admitted to the Hall of Game? When many Americans see that roasted turkey on Thanksgiving, it may … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: The New Industrial Revolution – 3D Printing

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

We’ve posted several pieces on 3D printing and have investments in some of the stocks. This technology is going to be super disruptive.  It will change global trade flows, displace workers, not to mention the several other unknown unkowns.    … Continue reading →

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