As a fund manager, I am always looking for ways to eliminate emotions (like fear and greed).
But as a father whose son just got married, the equation was different.
One of my son's instructions to the "officiant" was to make me cry. I made it through the Ceremony; then, I got a chance to say a few words at the Wedding Reception. Here they are …
Here is a fascinating look at a thousand years of history (via border changes). Watch as the empires, nations, kingdoms, armies and republics come-and-go in fast forward.
Here is a fascinating look at a thousand years of history (via border changes). Watch as the empires, nations, kingdoms, armies and republics come-and-go in fast forward.
Artificial Intelligence. Computers are being taught to learn, reason and recognize emotions. In these talks, look for insights — as well as warnings. (TED Playlist)
Artificial Intelligence. Computers are being taught to learn, reason and recognize emotions. In these talks, look for insights — as well as warnings. (TED Playlist)
Innovation comes in many forms. I often challenge my research team to come at the edge-finding process differently. For example, how can you tell what’s happening in the stock market (or in your portfolio) without looking at the market?
As an example, I might ask how we could determine the number of people in a room, without using sight? To answer, you could: ask; use heat signatures; detect the number of heartbeats, etc. The point is, there is usually a way if you want it badly enough.
The story and video below captured my attention … and admiration.
Hope you enjoy it.
Diagnosed with retinal cancer at the age of two, Ben Underwood had his eyes removed at the age of three.