Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men. -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe I believe it is time to step back from the online marketing mindset to ask a simple question; are we becoming less worthy of big ideas because we expend so much time chasing minutia? This is Continue Reading →
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I am willing to bet that every person reading this page knows someone great who found a relationship through an online dating site. These days, it’s not only a viable way to find a partner, it’s one of the most popular. Over 40 million Americans, close to half of the single population, subscribe to online Continue Reading →
Originally posted at NY Videogame Critics Circle Despite a deep love for breakthrough technology and videogames, I’m still old school. If I spot a magazine I’ve never before seen, I’ll check it out with an enthusiastic curiosity. So it was as I approached a table far away from the concert at Summerstage in Central Park. Continue Reading →
I have stated the above words several hundred times to audiences around the world since my speaking career as a futurist started to take off in 2007. The context of the statement is my general “The Shift Age” presentation, when I say that we have entered the global stage of human evolution. Up through the Continue Reading →
A recent study finds that spending too much time on Facebook could be creating narcissistic and psychologically damaged teenagers. The research did find positive results from using Facebook, including teens more easily displaying empathy online. Psychologists suggest talking to your kids about their use instead of spying on their habits. Read the full article at Continue Reading →
The downgrade of the U.S. credit rating has sent tech-stocks plummeting below their initial public offerings. Companies like LinkedIn and Pandora have had its shares drop as much as 10% since last week. Will this be the end of vague multibillion-dollar valuations on tech companies? Probably not. Read the full article at Reuters.com Continue Reading →
The paper receipt may be finding its place in obsolescence next to snail mail. More and more major retailers including Kmart, Sears and Gap are offering emailed versions of receipts in an attempt to cut down on waste. A switch to e-receipts would save millions of tress and dollars. Read the full article at NYTimes.com Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110809_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] A recent study finds that spending too much time on Facebook could be creating narcissistic and psychologically damaged teenagers. The research did find positive results from using Facebook, including teens more easily displaying empathy online. Psychologists suggest talking to your kids about their use instead of spying Continue Reading →
The strike of over 45,000 unionized Verizon workers has already started to turn ugly. Verizon reported acts of sabotage including the destruction of 10 fiber optic lines and stolen electronics equipment, but hasn’t directly tied the acts to striking employees. Union workers stated that non-union employees hit striking workers with their vehicles. Read the full Continue Reading →
Shelly Palmer chats about Missouri banning student-teacher Facebook friendships on Good Day NY. Continue Reading →