Category Archives: Nonlinear Thinking

Nonlinear Thinking: Making the Invisible Visible in Video

Posted on June 21, 2012 by macromon

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Nonlinear Thinking: Perspective!

Posted on June 7, 2012 by macromon

One of our golf buddies, who is an engineer, sent this over today.  It really illustrates why we should think about the future with a nonlinear framework.  Simply amazing! Hat tip to James M.! (click here if photo is not … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: The Future of the Auto Industry?

Posted on April 7, 2012 by macromon

George Jetson and Elroy have arrived! (click here if video is not observable)

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Nonlinear Thinking: The Future of Medical Services

Posted on April 3, 2012 by macromon

This is one of the most potentially transformative,  disruptive, and exciting technologies we’ve come across in some time.  Qualcomm has teamed up with the X PRIZE Foundation to promote innovation and integration of precision diagnostic technologies.   They’re offering $10 million … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: Robotic Surgeons & Central Bankers

Posted on March 26, 2012 by macromon

Here’s a piece we’ve been wanting to post for a long time.  Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) is a leader in the development and commercialization of medical robotic technology.  As the chart shows this is not just a concept but a very … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: Pessimistic? This is a MUST VIEW

Posted on March 15, 2012 by macromon

This is a must view, folks. Please take the 16 minutes to watch the video.  It could change your whole investment philosophy, what you trade,  and your worldview. Peter Diamandis makes a case for optimism — that we’ll invent, innovate … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: 3D Printing 2.0

Posted on March 14, 2012 by macromon

We’ve already posted a couple of pieces on 3D printing (see here and here).  Lisa Harouni does a good job in this video presenting the next big thing that will revolutionize manufacturing.  Total disruptive and transformative technology. Imagine having your … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: Printing Muscle

Posted on March 2, 2012 by macromon

If this doesn’t blow your mind,  nuttin’ will. Technology Review writes, In a small clean room tucked into the back of San Diego–based startup Organovo, Chirag Khatiwala is building a thin layer of human skeletal muscle. He inserts a cartridge … Continue reading →

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Perspective: February 1982

Posted on February 28, 2012 by macromon

It’s easy to lose a longer term perspective when banging around in the markets everyday.   Here is a clip from the February 1982 issue of Technology Review, which illustrates why it’s important to think longer term and another reason why … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: Test Tube Big Macs

Posted on February 24, 2012 by macromon

Stunning!  We are truly on the elbow of an exponential curve of technological innovation.   Think of what this does to agriculture and society if it is scalable. (click here if video is not observable)

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