Week Notes 1828/1829 - Two Types of Media Lab Presentations
It’s already October and well into the semester. Deadlines for adjusting course schedules have passed. Project deadlines are coming up and whatever passes for...
Words
Essays, dispatches, newsletters, and notes on technology, creativity, and the future.
Week Notes 1827 - Bad Week for Art
I’m falling into a few old patterns of not being able to apply a good filter on things I want to be working on. This is especially problematic at a place where...
Week Notes 1826 - Scheduling and Routines
A couple days late with this week note. I wrote a good chunk of this over the weekend, but didn't finish editing until I realized I hadn't posted. I backdated...
Review: Robot & Frank
SPOILER ALERT: I reveal plot points of the movie, Robot & Frank, in this post. paro|original(paro-150x150.jpg "Paro robot seal with elderly patient. Photo:...
Week Notes 1825 - First week at MIT
I’m reviving a practice of writing weekly summaries called Weeknotes, inspired by Berg’s weeknotes. A friend sends out daily messages he…
My Consulting Wisdom and Platitudes
This post shares hard-won wisdom and practical advice for operating a successful consulting or services business, covering client management, legalities, and financial strategies.
David Nunez Reboot 2012
I am beginning a transition this week. It’s been a long time coming, actually, but there will be a flurry of activity in the upcoming…
Robot Wonders and Wanderings 2012-07-07
Blinky™ on Vimeo – Horror short film about a robot helper at home – things go wrong. Horribly wrong. I thought the robot’s smile was an…
Robot Movies!
Robot and Frank Official Trailer #1 (2012)
Misc. Links re: kids, design, apps, learning
A curated collection exploring how technology and design enhance learning for children, covering machine-guided education, creative toy design, motivation strategies, and infant cognitive development through optimal stimulation levels.