Fitbit – Unofficial Perl API and CSV Download
May 11, 2010 – 11:03 pm | 7 Comments

The other week I received my Fitbit and have been in geek heaven ever since. Fitbit is a tiny magical device($99 USD) that automatically tracks your fitness and sleep statistics. Throughout the day it …

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Philosophy

Increasing number of articles dealing with philosophy and psychology. Topics include Integral philosophy, consciousness, and age old advice on how to live “the good life”.

Personal Development

Learn tips and tricks on GTD (Getting Things Done), goal setting, time management, and increasing your personal power.

Mind Mapping

Put mind mapping to use in your personal and professional life. Learn tips and techniques on enhancing creativity, accelerating learning, and increasing productivity.

Technology

Articles focusing on software development, web 2.0, trends in technology, and a whole range of “geeky” (but fun) topics.

Knowledge Management

My latest discoveries on personal knowledge management. Discover what PKM is all about, learn about the Semantic Web, and find out how to use Wikis to help track all of your important information.

BioFeedback, Mind Machines & Brain Entrainment
May 24, 2009 – 5:47 pm | 416 views | 2 Comments

I’ve had an interest in Biofeedback, Mind Machines, and Brainwave Entrainment for many years now.  Since my collection of links/bookmarks is starting to grow too large I decided to start putting them in a mindmap.  …

The Value of Theoretical Models & Conceptual Maps
May 24, 2009 – 1:21 pm | 6 views | No Comment

What is the true benefit and practical application of uber theories like Integral and Spiral Dynamics?
I’ve been thinking about this topic recently, and there were a few Twitter conversations (tweets) yesterday that prompted me too …

Freebase Parallax: Set-based Browsing Interface
May 23, 2009 – 9:02 am | 429 views | No Comment

I found a very interesting project from David François Huynh, developer of some impressive projects over at Simile. Parallax offers a new way to browse and explore data on Freebase, one of the largest open …

Spiral Dynamics Mind Map
May 17, 2009 – 7:21 pm | 4,221 views | 9 Comments
Spiral Dynamics Mind Map

Today I officially started kicking off my research into Spiral Dynamics. I’ve had some superficial knowledge of the subject due to my exposure to a number of books on Integral philosophy. I recently …

The MasterMind Matrix
May 17, 2009 – 12:33 pm | 578 views | No Comment

I’ve been meaning to blog about this for some time, and thought that now is a good time to share.  A few months ago I came across an amazing mindmap at the IQ Matrix called …

The Visual Wiki: A New Metaphor For Knowledge Access and Management
May 12, 2009 – 10:32 pm | 874 views | One Comment

Truly fascinating work! This is next on my list for my Personal Memex.

And, the original paper on Scribd:

The Visual Wiki: A New Metaphor for Knowledge Access and Management
Publish at …

Mind Mapping on Alltop
April 23, 2009 – 6:27 pm | 160 views | No Comment

I was happy to discover that I’m now listed on Alltop’s site for Mind Mapping.  So, what is Alltop exactly?  According to their site:
The purpose of Alltop is to help you answer the question, “What’s …

Joseph Campbell on Creative Incubation
April 21, 2009 – 10:38 pm | 4 views | No Comment

From the Power of Myth with Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers (p.115):
MOYERS: You Write in The Mythic Image about the center of transformation, the idea of a sacred place where the temporal walls may dissolve …

How to Create Stunning 3D Timelines
April 14, 2009 – 11:49 pm | 1,736 views | One Comment
How to Create Stunning 3D Timelines

I have to admit, when I first came across this software last week I was instantly impressed. I’ve had a fascination with software that allow you to visualize and comprehend information in different and exciting ways. Bee Docs Timeline, an application for Mac OS X (sorry Windows and Linux fans), is a great example of how to create and present smooth, professional looking timelines in a relatively easy fashion.

Interactive Map of the Linux Kernel
March 12, 2009 – 9:34 pm | 307 views | No Comment

Nothing like combining my love of linux geekery and information visualization:

Click here to check out the interactive map.