The Secret of Success Is Correct Prediction

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I'm wondering what your thoughts are on why that seems to have been how I was socialized and how I was indoctrinated by my schooling and by society in general. What are the benefits of thinking connectively versus this other version of great men and linear thinking and all that? And why are the two seem to be in you know competition with one another are in opposition to one another. Why haven't we switched to that system more readily and more often and what are your thoughts there. Well I've been told to say this before I answer a question unless you say you won't use it at all unless you give give give the app a few bucks for a second. Yes, yes,

Legendary science historian James Burke returns to explain his newest project, a Connections app that will allow anyone to "think connectively" about the webs of knowledge available on Wikipedia.

Burke predicted back in 1978 that we’d one day need better tools than just search alone if we were to avoid the pitfalls of siloed information and confirmation bias, and this month he launched a Kickstarter campaign to help create just such a tool - an app that searches connectivity and produces something Google and social media often don’t - surprises, anomalies, unexpected results, and connections, in the same style as his documentary series, books, and other projects.

In the interview, Burke shares his latest insights on change, technology, the future, social media, models of reality, and more.

To support the Kickstarter campaign for the Connections app, here are some links:

• http://jbconnectionsapp.com
• http://knowledgediscoveries.com
• http://kck.st/2eIg21R

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