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It’s holiday season. And now that the leftover turkey is gone, we offer you some post-Thanksgiving food for thought: Have… Read more Ep. 15: Thanks, But No Thanks

Points. Badges. Stars. Levels. Rankings. Prizes. Rewards. And more! Why are so many businesses, banks, marketers, educators, and even dentists… Read more Ep. 14: Gaming the System

As Halloween arrives, so does a seemingly endless slough of horror movies and trailers. For some it’s all in good… Read more Ep. 13: Oh, the Horror!

Behold the world’s fastest growing language: emoji. So what happens when the world goes all in on image-based communication? Apple,… Read more Ep. 12: Emojification

First Mark Richt. Now Les Miles. Apparently 10 wins this season, multiple SEC titles, and a national championship aren’t good… Read more Ep. 11: The Problem with Perfection (An Ode to Les Miles)

Vegetarian. Vegan. Pescatarian. Fruitarian. Paleo. Organic. Free-range. Locally sourced. And the list goes on. We used to bond over food…… Read more Ep. 10: Food Fight

On the heels of a 1200-mile road trip, Michael extols the virtues of cross-country trekking, the places in between, and… Read more Ep. 9: Be a Traveler, Not a Tourist

Everyone hates spoilers. But do we really? What about all the news leaks, gratuitous hints, and premature reveals? Why can’t… Read more Ep. 8: Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe

“Never read the comments.” Sound familiar? NPR must think so, since after eight years of hosting online comments, they just… Read more Ep. 7: No Comment

Ever heard of disposable culture? You guessed it – we live in one. From cell phones, to razors, to light… Read more Ep. 6: When Society Goes IKEA