A BRAIN OF TWO HALVES Design by Tim Easley Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort (psychological stress) experienced when we simultaneously hold two or more contradictory beliefs, concepts, or values. The occurrence of cognitive dissonance is…
Date Archives December 2017
Enforced Transparency and The Blockchain — Are we Hypocrites?
“The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” — John Wooden One day, an old man was walking along a beach that was littered with thousands of starfish that…
Death of a Middle Man? The Blockchain and the Collapse of Trust.
“For it is mutual trust, even more than mutual interest that holds human associations together. Our friends seldom profit us but they make us feel safe.” — H. L. Mencken The Pacific Island of Yap is known…
Should We Fire Star Performers? Black Walnuts, Prima Donnas, Team Players
Threadless Black walnut trees produce a toxic substance called juglone. This toxin inhibits germination and growth of surrounding plants. The toxin can even kill certain plant species. The extent of the damage depends on how…
Corporate Self-Talk — How do your people talk about your company?
ShirtWoot “People need to realize that their thoughts are more primary than their genes, because the environment, which is influenced by our thoughts, controls the genes.” — Bruce Lipton, PH.D. We are all Water A Japanese scientist Masaru…