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IDEALISTIC FUTURE™
Maybe we are already living in the future?
A Waymo car on the street in San Francisco in 2023During a business trip to...
The unexpected origins of six classic toys and games
Some toys and games seems to stand the test of time, and even thrive! I started...
Cousins of Uncertainty, the Interplay Between Luck and Risk
"When you leave it to chance, then all of a sudden you don't have any...
The Video Game Boss: Embracing Challenges for Mastery and Flow
In the world of video games, the "boss" is a quintessential element that has shaped...
Better Than the Real Thing: Using Fiction to Train for Reality
As fans of the Apple TV sci-fi series "Dark Matter" can attest, the concept of...
War on 64 Squares: The Global Evolution of Chess
A king and somewhat bored queen: Detailed chess pieces of the Lewis Chess Set at...
Embracing the Journey: The Helsinki Bus Terminal and the S Curve
In professional development, understanding the natural progression of learning and mastery can help individuals navigate...
Keeping Your Meetings on Track with the “Parking Lot” Technique
Meetings often stray off-topic. To maintain focus and efficiency, I like to use the "parking...
Innovations from the Past: A Tale of Two Michigan Museums
An image within Greenfield VillageI recently had a chance to return to my hometown in...
Whoops! Seven Lucky Little Accidents in Early Game Design
In the words of optimistic painter Bob Ross, "We don't make mistakes, just happy little...
Space + Games: Down-to-Earth ways to dream about space
Illustration in Jules Verne's "From the Earth to the Moon Direct In Ninety-seven Hours and...
Unlocking the Secrets: Ten Fascinating Facts About Game Mechanics
In gaming, the concept of the "magic circle" represents the boundary between the real world...
This is not a game: Magritte’s challenge to use games beyond play
René Magritte's iconic painting, "The Treachery of Images," famously features what appears to be a...
