John Maeda is blurring the lines between programming and design. At the end of the talk he mentions one interesting problem as it is not about how to make the world more technological, but how to make it more human again. I very much share his view.
We are having some gas supply issues here in eastern europe. But the good thing is that after these troubles, companies, industries may finally realize that they can not depend on gas. This could force them to look towards alternative energy, and alternative systems for heating. There are many options, from ground heating pumps to thermal energy, which seems to be plenty of available in Slovakia. Trouble is that till now everybody was very content with russian gas and nobody looked ahead. Clever leap towards alternative sources would be a good move. Imagine a world powered completely with renewables. Production halls covered with structure changing glass which would absorb sun heating in the winter and reflect light in the summer. Homes powered with heating pumps or ground thermal source.
Definitely there are many options to go. We should start making first step.
…or how is Richard Branson promoting his book.
It has been few months since I posted on this blog. The reason? I was so busy. I had exams in Nottingham, parties, I almost missed my flight, I traveled home and back to czech republic for a New Year’s Eve party and back. Had no time.
These uni exams are killing me. I am frustrated when doing something I do not believe in. Analysing large companies strategies is so useless for somebody who is not going to pursue career in multinational company. But I have to force myself. I managed to get here with my studies and I have to finish them. However I would like to quit so much.
One chinese wisdom says, that temtetion to resign is highest when you are about to succeed. I feel exactly the same.
So keep going don’t give up. Will repeat this, and you should also never give up if you are struggling with something. Keep going, don’t give up.
Good luck to everybody doing research and studying for exams.
