Let us now praise specifics

Let us now praise specifics

Jun. 2, 2010 by

We are entitled to our own opinions, but none of us is entitled to our own facts. In fact, most of us hold our opinions with little respect for facts.  For instance, when you ask a passionate partisan why she voted

Forever young and distrusted: The five languages young professionals need to know

Forever young and distrusted: The five languages young professionals need to know

Apr. 28, 2010 by

You may be familiar with the prayer-like song that Bob Dylan wrote in which he wishes that someone, or all of us, can “stay forever young.” May you always be courageous Stand upright and be strong And may you stay…

Scientific and Technical Presentations

Scientific and Technical Presentations

Apr. 14, 2010 by

Ironically enough, the biggest challenge faced by people making scientific and technical presentations is their reluctance to follow the scientifically established principles of communication. What are those rules?  One of them is that the human mind is drawn to problems,