Seth Godin:
Notice that ideas never spread because they are important to the originator.
Notice too that a key dynamic in the spread of the idea is the capsule that contains it. If it’s easy to swallow, tempting and complete, it’s a lot more likely to get a good start.
Currently browsing posts found in September2005
What Makes an Idea Viral?
Study: Unwed Mothers Less Likely to Marry
A Cornell University study suggests unwed mothers are significantly less likely to marry and more likely to cohabit than women without children.
Scientists Grow Hair on Bald Mice
A Baltimore scientist has used a protein called Hairless in hair progenitor cells to restore follicle growth in genetically hairless mice.
Blogging, Podcasting…Happy Slapping?
Proponents of the latest Web trends were warned on Tuesday that the rest of the world may not have a clue what they are talking about.
Possible AIDS treatment from Oranges
An Australian pharmaceutical company said on Tuesday a naturally occurring chemical extracted from oranges can be used to treat HIV/AIDS, influenza, SARS and the common cold.
Giant Squid Caught on Camera
Japanese scientists have taken the first photographs of one of the most mysterious creatures in the deep ocean — the giant squid. Great photos.
Want to be Really Cool? Build Your Own MP3 Player
“Must-have” devices seem to instantly lose their charm for me when they’re adopted en masse — even when it comes to the iPod.
Podcast Or Bust
The podosphere may be virgin terrain for the online world, but already the race is on to figure out whether there’s any real money to be made through the new medium.
