Guest Thinkers — December 21, 2010

Yemen to Somalia

People have been saying for a number of years that Yemen could easily become the next Somalia. I’m not sure that the country will actually go that way; I think state failure will look a lot different in Yemen than it does in Somalia, but still for those interested in the future of Yemen this article outlines a number of potential threats. It also quotes one Brian O’Neill – analyst extraordinaire.

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The Learning Curve

How to find success with the 4 conditions of “intelligent failure”

When we prepare for our plans to go wrong, we build the foundations for lasting profit.

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Perception Box

Can you trust your memory? This neuroscientist isn’t so sure

There are three kinds of memory that all work together to shape your reality. Neuroscientist André Fenton explains.

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Starts With A Bang

10 fun facts as Halley’s Comet makes its big comeback

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The Future

Neurosoft CEO says new brain implant is “basically 1,000 times softer” than anything on the market

It has already been trialed in people and could give us a better way to analyze and stimulate the brain.

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The Future

Why this startup is creating edible oil from sawdust

ÄIO’s fermentation process creates healthy, sustainable oils and fats by upcycling low-value industry organics.

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