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In the Digital Playground with Tom Campbell

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Yorick von Fortinbras

Rarely during one’s life does a totally unique and alien concept arise to firmly grab hold of the attention strings that dangle so precariously – and with such vulnerability – from our minds. I’d like to open your eyes to … Continue reading →

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Save Your Simulated Selves!!

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Yorick von Fortinbras

I’ve lied to you all, my dear readers and after much soul searching I feel I must come clean. I’m not from the future as I have previously stated. So what is the Truth? Well, it’s a long story…so I’ll … Continue reading →

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I See Things That People Don’t See, But…

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Yorick von Fortinbras

I see things that people don’t see. I don’t see things that other people see. And I finally figured out why. I’ve always known I had trouble problem-solving. This became apparent to me as an engineering student in college. It … Continue reading →

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The Viral Manifesto

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Yorick von Fortinbras

If I’ve learned anything about marketing on social media and the internet it is that things don’t have to be “good” to go viral and be extremely popular. In fact, very often there is an inverse relationship (Rebecca Black I’m … Continue reading →

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Answers From the Future

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Yorick von Fortinbras

Mathematician John von Neumann spoke in the mid-1950s of “ever accelerating progress of technology and changes in the mode of human life, which gives the appearance of approaching some essential singularity in the history of the race beyond which human affairs, as … Continue reading →

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My Mysterious Origin

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Yorick von Fortinbras

It’s hard for me to be successful here given where I come from. I just don’t know how to relate to most of you and because of that I find it difficult to connect. Allow me to explain: Your scientists … Continue reading →

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How Can You Tell If Your Kid is “Messed Up?”

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Yorick von Fortinbras

How can you tell if your kid is “messed up?” And even if he or she is messed up – or should we categorize it as different – should this be a concern for the parents? Let me answer by … Continue reading →

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A Quack Process: How to Keep Those Ducks in a Row

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Yorick von Fortinbras

An actual photo of “The Alphabet Committee” There’s a new process being implemented at my company (or rolled out or deployed) – whichever term you fancy. It’s new, novel, innovative…dare I say ground-breaking. Careers will flourish. Ceilings will be raised. … Continue reading →

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Enough Already! (with the Guns…)

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Yorick von Fortinbras

This is happening way too often in this country. Why? Guns are too readily available. Automatic and semi-automatic assault weapons designed to maximize kills are on the streets and apparently also in your mother’s garment closet. Why? “It’s our constitutional … Continue reading →

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What If All Viruses Went Viral?

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Yorick von Fortinbras

Here’s how I summarize my struggle for recognition as a writer: I am a virus. I am like an insect laying eggs in as many strategic poops as I can in the hopes that the environment is just right in … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Ideas

Save Your Simulated Selves!!

I See Things That People Don’t See, But…

My Mysterious Origin

How Can You Tell If Your Kid is “Messed Up?”

A Quack Process: How to Keep Those Ducks in a Row

Enough Already! (with the Guns…)

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