Category Archives: Nonlinear Thinking

Nonlinear Thinking: Nanotube Cables to Replace Copper?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by macromon

In the midst of the current swan dive in copper prices Technology Review reports the following, For the first time, researchers have made carbon-nanotube electrical cables that can carry as much current as copper wires. These nanotube cables could help … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear thinking: New Developments in Electric Cars

Posted on July 20, 2011 by macromon

Time’s Money land blog reports the following changes in the world of electric cars: 1)  Chevy Volt’s been very successful … at selling the Chevy Cruze. Fortune reportsthat in the same way drivers have been drawn to Chevy dealers to … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: Smart Phone Cataract Detecting Device

Posted on July 19, 2011 by macromon

This is what we’re talkin’ about! We stumbled upon this while reading a Blooomberg piece this morning, Health Tools for Apple’s IPhone May Get Same Scrutiny as Stents.  This is the exact technology that will lift the American and global … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: Modern Manufacturing

Posted on March 10, 2011 by macromon

A must view video of the Volkswagen ultra modern/high tech manufacturing plant in Dresden, Germany.   We’re sensing the birth of a “manufacturing renaissance” in the U.S. and it may end up looking similar to this.   Hat tip to … Continue reading →

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The 50 Most Innovative Companies

Posted on February 23, 2011 by macromon

MIT’s Technology Review ranks the 50 most innovative companies.  The list is divided into public and private companies. A123 Systems Why: Lithium-ion batteries make electric cars possible at mass-market prices. Key innovation: Nanostructured electrodes result in lithium batteries more durable … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: The New Breakevens

Posted on February 23, 2011 by macromon

With crude oil now officially back over $100 it’s our sense that markets will begin an intense focus on electric vehicles (EV).     Rather than TIPS, the new breakeven obsession will be at what price of gasoline does an electric vehicle … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: 3D Printing To Revolutionize Manufacturing

Posted on February 11, 2011 by macromon

The Economist has a great piece out today on the coming revolution in manufacturing with 3D printing, which could have as a profound impact on the world as the factories once did. It works like this. First you call up … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: The Skin Gun

Posted on February 9, 2011 by macromon

We’ve written about our belief of the coming explosion of new technologies.  Go no further than this video.   If governments will balance their budgets, minimize the economic distortions of their actions,  provide quality education,  and stay out of the … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: Egypt Needs Hydroponics

Posted on February 1, 2011 by macromon

The world seems caught in a race between a dark age Malthusian struggle for resources and a technological revolution producing advances which will help resolve the conflict of the world’s growing population and diminishing resources. Both have collided and pushed … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: The Future of Ag?

Posted on January 18, 2011 by macromon

As food prices spike and the Malthusian noise grows louder let’s take a look at what the “victory garden” of the future may look like.   Indoor Ag and hydroponics are already huge in the the production of the number one … Continue reading →

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