The New iPad Pro and the fixed mindset

Much of the commentary on the new iPad coming from online publications reviews are frankly, naval-gazing — useless or excessive self-contemplation. Last year I read a book by a Stanford University psychologist called Carole Dweck, the book is entitled Mindset. It’s gained popularity with some of the most influential people in the world, like Satya … Continue reading The New iPad Pro and the fixed mindset →

Mark Zuckerberg has just exposed to Apple and the Chinese Gov, the Kryptonite to its messaging services

"WhatsApp is completely end-to-end encrypted, does not store your messages and doesn't store the keys to your messages in China or anywhere else," Zuckerberg said. "And this is important because if our systems can't see your messages, then that means governments and bad actors won't be able to access them through us either." In its … Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg has just exposed to Apple and the Chinese Gov, the Kryptonite to its messaging services →

Instagram Has a Massive Harassment Problem

The harassment, he said, has escalated sharply over the past year. “Instagram is the No. 1 platform that I experience hate on,” he said. It seems that a fundamental shift in thinking is needed in the design of these sharing platforms. Sharing fast and wide seems to encourage -- or at least doesn't discourage enough … Continue reading Instagram Has a Massive Harassment Problem →

Chanderpaul, honoured

“We want to congratulate Shivnarine Chanderpaul on this significant honour by UWI. It is well deserved. He is an outstanding West Indian, a truly remarkable person who rose to become one of the finest cricketers in West Indies history. A student of the game, a wise head, a strong individual, a leader and fine example … Continue reading Chanderpaul, honoured →