“Hot Potato,” or “Pass the Potato,” is, ostensibly, a party game for children. Players sit in a circle and pass the ‘potato’ to each other while music plays, and when it stops the potato holder is out. The last player left is the winner and those who have been caught with the spud have lost. Continue reading
In today’s so called “Modern Era” with more people on the planet than ever before we seem to have less and less time. Despite living in the “Information Age” where data and instant knowledge are readily available at the touch of a button, swipe on a touch screen, or even a voice command time fritters away. There’s the ubiquitous smart ‘phone, the Internet and related search engines, remote meeting media, self-help and self-improvement podcasts and now, AI with free ChatGPT which are all meant to help. Continue reading
Recently, I was again introduced to the concept of ‘one-way communication’ whereby one person sends a message, but no allowance is made for any clarifications queries or discussion by any recipient. For the sender such a singular approach obviates any interaction with those exposed to such a transmission no matter if it’s acted upon, understood, or even just acknowledged. Continue reading
How often do we hear about surprise attacks and the effectiveness they have on a potential enemy. Some surprise attacks have been heralded as victories while others have been declared infamy – it’s all a matter from which side it’s received. Continue reading
Risk is seen by different people in differing lights over a wide spectrum from the risk averse ‘riskophobes’ to the daredevils who are ‘riskophiles’. We also have those who don’t have a strong opinion or view regarding some risk or another who are fair game to risk extremists who attempt to push their views upon the masses and manipulate beliefs. Continue reading