Country Brands can be a useful socio-economic resource. They are hard to ‘control’, but certain aspects of them can be understood and used to support markets and innovation.
In general, short stories focus on a self-contained event or mood. They can be quite powerful (although some really aren’t worth the time). (Very) short stories are a further challenge for writers. Here are three excellent examples from the film “Manto”.
How can we fix the educational system? Should we reconsider what its objectives are?
The overall effectiveness and efficiency of the school system makes for a very interesting discussion. Other than being the main tool to spread knowledge in a society, it is also supposedly an important contributor to the processes of economic progress and of social mobility (allowing for the possibility of individuals moving between ‘classes’) … That – however – is just in theory …
Super-apps and the decentralized web seem to represent too diametrically opposite forces competing for the soul of connectivity! The winning direction (if there is one) will impact the future of tech innovation.
What does it all mean? Who will win? Should we care?
Quotes, Links, Memes, and Readings from January 2022.
Topics include social media, consumer behavior, innovation, markets, trends, and education.
Shein is now a very valuable fashion company! It has recorded 7 years of 100%+ sales growth, and is now large-enough to be compared to Zara & H&M (with much faster growth). It might not survive (this will depend on their brand evolution), but it is an interesting story.
Shein is a phenomenal growth story. Its (ultra-fast) growth reiterates important lessons on innovation. It also stresses the evolution of new business models and processes.
I came across this comic image a while back. It is about drawing an owl – a step-by-step guide.
I will include it here so that you can learn too :
Readings, comments, links, and Quotes from the month of December.
Topics include personal growth, social media, brands, consumer behavior, and Innovation.
Ahmad Hijazi @_AhmadHijaziNov 29, 2021Good news: You might not have to walk barefoot (or with unbranded shoes) in the metaverse. Nike is probably registering trademarks to start selling virtual goods online. #brands#NFTshttps://t.co/974S9GobIo00View on Twitter
Ahmad Hijazi @_AhmadHijaziNov 29, 2021أخبار ممتازة : قد لا تضطرون إلى المشي حفاة (أو بأحذية عاديّة بلا “براند”) في الميتافيرس. نايكي تتقدّم بطلبات لتسجيل العلامات التجاريّة من أجل استخدامات مرتبطة بالبضائع الافتراضيّة. #استهلاك#ميتافيرسhttps://t.co/974S9GobIo00View on Twitter
Ahmad Hijazi @_AhmadHijaziNov 29, 2021يقضي الأطفال الأميركيين (4 إلى 15 سنة) يوميّا كمعدّل : 17 دقيقة على #فيسبوك 40 دقيقة على #إنستاغرام 47 دقيقة على #سناب 87 دقيقة على #تيك_توك (أرقام 2020 ، الإيكونوميست) #ميديا#وسائط_التواصل1347View on Twitter
I got a notification with a link to an article, and I was naturally inclined to check it out: https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/psychopathic-stare
How couldn’t I?
Breaking and important news… The headline itself is amazing :
Psychopaths don’t move their heads when talking
A new study found that people who scored high in certain psychopathic traits are more likely to limit head movements.
