Monday, September 2, 2013

Positive Feedback

Feedback Loops
Harnessing the Power of Feedback Loops | Wired Magazine | Wired.com
A long read - great as an "article of the week" with connections to learning skills and work habits. It could also be used to discuss character traits in a novel seminar.

Q - "How could you use the ideas in this article to improve your note taking skills?"

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

This often quoted, yet unsupported theory, has been refuted by many psychologists. The theory's cultural impact can not be denied. This article discusses the origin of Maslow's ideas and the impact they've had.

Kurt Vonnegut's "The Shape of Stories"

An infographic depicting Kurt Vonnegut's ideas about constructing plots:

Kurt Vonnegut - The Shapes of Stories
by mayaeilam.
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