A Laboratory of the Future Human Experience
Will 10,000 hours of practice make you an expert?
Can you become an expert at anything with 10,000 hours of practice? The widely touted theory, highlighted in a 1993 psychology paper and popularized by Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers, says that anyone can master a skill with 10,000 hours of practice. There’s even a Macklemore song about it, so that makes it real.
Continue reading… “Myth that 10,000 hours of practice can turn anyone into expert has been debunked”
A cicerone carefully expects his beer.
You have probably seen a sommelier when you have been to a fancy restaurant. A sommelier is a wine expert who makes sure you get the best possible match for your meal. But what if you don’t want wine with your dinner? What if you want a nice cold beer?
Continue reading… “While wine has sommeliers, beer now has cicerones”
According to a study released by Pollara, a Canadian research firm, many social media users rely on the opinions of family and friends when considering product purchases.
Continue reading… “Study: Who Are the Real Influencers Online?”
