The Origin of the Retweet and other Twitter ArcanaSome tales of why nothing is really invented on the Internet but is instead in a continuous state of invention.Mar 7, 20194Mar 7, 20194
Chasing the Technology of Ultra RunningIn 1974, an innovator and pioneer named Gordy Ainsleigh toed the line of a 100-mile trail race. The biggest difference between that race…Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017
Published inPeckableShoeless Kevin Durant — PeckableTry this with your Google Home or Amazon Alexa.Nov 16, 2017Nov 16, 2017
Published inPeckableRephrase your product/service as a question. Then answer it.My last installment took a look at understanding the actual moment when someone might use an app. Now, let’s take a look at something…Jun 6, 20171Jun 6, 20171
Twitter, Please Adapt.Since 2006, I have spent a lot of time with Twitter, on Twitter, writing about Twitter, and building for Twitter. After this election…Nov 10, 20161Nov 10, 20161
Published inStartup GrindQuestion: exactly when is someone going to use your app/service?We’ve been talking about the “attention economy” for a few years now but largely live in denial of the implications. Instead you’ll find…Aug 9, 20162Aug 9, 20162
Published in50 Words or LessParadoxAs I walk out of the kitchen headed back to bed, I see the clock reads 4:45am. After blotting, scooping, bagging, and cleaning my…Jan 10, 2016Jan 10, 2016
Published in50 Words or LessMake Your Own RulesThe older brother wants to play tag so he asks his two-year-old sisterJul 6, 20151Jul 6, 20151