There are only so many books in the world capable of revolutionizing the way one views people and trends. Generations is one of these rare treasures. This 538-page tome co-authored by William Strauss and Neil Howe, lays the foundation of a fascinating theory about generational, social, and political patterns and trends in the United States.
Sean Miller is the Director of Education at Earth Day Network. With a BA in Psychology and Philosophy, Master’s Degrees in International Peace and Conflict Resolution and Education, and experience with not only environmental activism, but also teaching and curriculum development, Sean has a lot of interesting things to say about modern life.
In 2006, TED posted footage of a Ken Robinson talk on why schools kill creativity. The discussion is very interesting overall, but what struck me as particularly interesting was Robinson’s reference to academic inflation. Academic inflation refers to the fact that degrees are losing value, just as a currencies do. As more people are graduating [...]
OMG, guys- I just found a super nifty site for internet memes and BOY does it ever save time!! Their explanations are fabulous. Check these out! Know Your Meme is a spinoff of Rocketboom that acts as a database of various internet memes. They offer video shorts as well as concise written explanations, complete with images and links. [...]
