On the Mind of… is a regular Nextness feature where STW Group staff talk about what’s fascinating them! Today’s guest post is curated by Kelly Teng, Outreach Specialist at Switched on Media.
1. This is water.
Let’s admit it: us humans are a pretty self-involved bunch. We constantly think that we’re the centre of the universe, and that everyone we encounter needs to pay attention to our wants and our needs. To be aware of your surroundings, to understand others’ needs and to put them above your own – that is the meaning of real freedom and intelligence. If you only watch one video this week, let it be this.
2. Real beauty is diverse.
Dove’s Real Beauty Sketches sparked great conversations, but Debenhams’ High Summer Lookbook is truly the apple of my eye. With models over 40, an amputee, and a paralympian, this campaign is inclusionary and absolutely beautiful.
3. The Shortlist.
Nobody has time to read all the news out there – seriously. The Shortlist finds the best reads from around the world and delivers them straight to your inbox every afternoon.
4. Games in real life.
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Three years ago, I watched a TEDx talk about the game layer on top of the world, and how gamification can help with education and commerce. One year ago, I was searching for something to help me with my fitness goals. Then I found Fitocracy. Then I realised that gamification works.
5. Is multitasking bad?
We often have to multitask to complete all our tasks at work, but is it really hindering us? A few of us at the office have switched off our distracting email alerts after listening to this interview with a psychology professor from Stanford.
6. ArchetypeMe.
As much as I love reading about my friends’ lives, Facebook and Twitter can get boring. ArchetypeMe is like a Facebook news feed – except all of the information you receive is relevant to your individual archetype (whether it’s Intellectual, Rebel, Visionary, or Spiritual). Think videos about the science of productivity or an infographic of the day.
7. What is ethical blogging?
Bloggers and journalists are different, and so is their editorial ethos. However, while Australian journalists are regulated by an industry code of ethics, bloggers have no concrete and universal code of ethics. Should the medium remain self-regulated? (Really, if you have an opinion, I’d love to hear it.)
8. The Iceberg.
Not all the work we do is visible, but it definitely all counts.
9. CJ who?!
For anyone who is a sucker for design, CJ who?!’s blog is a treasure trove. I always feel re-energised and inspired when I see something amazing on here, like this Library Lounge or The Prahan Hotel.
10. Arrested Development.
I have watched this show in its entirety four or five times, and there are still jokes I have missed. In my opinion, this is the smartest comedy in existence. If you haven’t watched it yet, you’ve made a huge mistake.
Kelly Teng is an Outreach Specialist at Switched on Media. Follow her on Twitter at @tellykeng. If you work for an STW Group company and would like to curate a list of what’s on your mind, get in touch!