An idea is a name or mental impression. Ideas are often construed as representational images; i.e. , images of some object. In other contexts, ideas are taken to be concepts, although abstract concepts do not necessarily appear as images. Many philosophers consider ideas to be a fundamental ontological category of being. The capacity to create and understand the meaning of ideas is considered to be an essential and defining feature of human beings.
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Need a 2021 work resolution? Procrastinate more
Procrastination isn't avoiding work, it's letting your ideas and solutions marinate. Or at least that's what I tell myself. ...
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How to solve any design problem by understanding its roots
In this article, you’ll learn (or remember) what is the one thing you need to start solving any problem. I wrote ...
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Developers, here's how to generate ideas for your next side project
So you’re interested in software development? Then join our online event, TNW2020, to explore the latest trends and emerging ...
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Notebooks are leather-bound graveyards for your ideas
Tony Kim, founder and CEO of prototyping tool ProtoPie, looks at the pitfalls of having a good idea — and how to avoid ...
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Only you can turn every pointless meeting into a productive session
Only you have the power to turn every pointless meeting you're dragged into into a productive session. Here's how to do just ...
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5 things to do if you’re worried about job security
Is job security keeping you up at night? Here are five practical things you can do to feel less anxious and hopefully plan ...
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Startup post-mortem: 5 lessons from a failed business venture
In this startup post-mortem we take a look at the five most important lessons learned from a failed business — so you can ...
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How a simple whiteboard can supercharge your productivity
Here's how a simple whiteboard — which became popular in offices and schools in the mid-1990s — can boost your productivity. ...
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10 questions to consider before entering a startup accelerator
In recent years the number of startup accelerators and incubators has increased hugely — in the UK alone the number of ...
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The product manager secrets to surviving the 3 pivotal startup phases
In a startup environment, a product manager must adapt to new challenges over three major phases — formation, validation, ...
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Make poop-tech a reality, you cowards
At CES 2020 Charmin announced some "joke" products it'll never release. So this is directed towards them: release the damn ...
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Please blockchain, prove me wrong and get your shit together in 2020
Blockchain's potential to change the world we live in has been lauded many times, but can will we see real adoption in 2020? ...
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Five 3D printing myths dispelled
The first conviction for 3D printing a firearm was recently reported in London, not long after 3D printed masks were used ...
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6 easy steps to help you land your next job
Looking for a new role can sometimes turn into a full-time job, but with these handy tips you should be able to get that ...
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A peek at legendary architect John Storyk's design process
John Storyk, the founder of WSDG, an acoustic consulting and A/V integration firm, is a legend in the music world. He's ...
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Bosch’s new blockchain smart fridge is a pretty dumb idea
Brace yourself for the most disruptive piece of technology you've ever seen: a blockchain connected smart fridge.
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Here's how many classic novels fit into the total words of patents
Recently, one of colleagues shared the number of patents filed each year. It's a lot. Like, an overwhelmingly large number. After ...
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This is how I started a successful B2B tech company
Less than a decade ago, I left a high-paying tech job in New York City to found my own SEO-optimization company. It was a ...
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Predictive policing is a scam that perpetuates systemic bias
Predictive policing exacerbates inherent systemic bias, covers up unlawful policing, and perpetuates misinformation. It's ...
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Design isn’t only about great ideas — it’s about finishing projects
“I’m not very good at the detailed design phase. I’m good at concepting and setting up the initial phase of ...
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How to perfect your digital copywriting
Does anyone actually know what it means to be a copywriter in the digital age? Each and every day, a wave of ecommerce shoppers, ...
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We’ve got 99 problems — does your app solve one?
Everyone knows that apps fail. No one wants to build a mobile app that gets one thousand downloads and then capsizes into ...
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If Facebook's new auto-comment feature isn't rock bottom, it has to be close
It's been two tumultuous years. Still, it's highly unlikely we've witnessed the moment Facebook hit bottom. A new feature, ...
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5 crucial lessons learned from 2 years of building TNW’s tech hub
Two years ago, we opened the doors to TQ — TNW’s first tech hub in the center of Amsterdam. At the time, I was organizing ...
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5 lovely predictions on how Alexa will change our behavior
Happy birthday Alexa! Four years after her birth as a new kind of house servant, let’s blow out the candles, take a ...
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Why Silicon Valley is no longer the place to be for your startup
By this point, everyone knows the legends and stories surrounding Silicon Valley. The origins of the biggest and most famous ...
