This Epidsode we discuss Climate trend modeling, business motivations behind designs and design changes, Cognitive Bias, Chaps my hide, TEK-Korner Tips, plus more. Show notes, and links after the break…
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Show notes:
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Set the Record Straight Update:
This episode it was stated that:
All styluses are Digitzer/Computing Pens and all Digital Pens are Digitizer/Computing Pens, but no styluses are digital pens and no digital pens are styluses.
This is incorrect as stated per the following sources which clearly show the term ‘stylus’ and ‘pen’ being interchangeable:
Miriam-Webster Online Dictionary Definition (d)
Clearly it is correct to use pen & stylus interchangeably as well as to not do so. It is a semantic argument.
Video of Resistive digitizing solution on HP Tablet that my, at the time, girlfriend is using YouTube.
Popular Misconceptions and Fallacies:
Climate can not be modeled by linear system.
General Discussion- Statement from Rob Walker, Author & Columnist New York Times in the movie Objectified. A documentary about design & it’s effect on how we live.
Moment of Clarity:
Cognitive Bias: WIKIPEDIA description.
Chaps My Hide:
TEK-Korner Tip of the Week:
John suggests using StopWatch 2.20 from Opn MarketplaceHERE
Shout outs:
ConvertCast: http://www.justanothergeeksite.com
The Simulcast: http://www.thesimulcast.com
GadgetGurus: http://www.thegadgetgurus.net
Supermarcey Superpodcast: http://supermarcey.com
Married With Tech Podcast: http://marriedwithtech.com
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