Comments for Peter McGraw

Comment on Free research idea: How to stop trolls without censorship by Peter McGraw

Peter McGraw — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:55:01 +0000

Looks like there is no research idea here, but I am glad to see a bit of independent invention that works. Thanks, Justin.

Comment on Free research idea: How to stop trolls without censorship by Justin Butler

Justin Butler — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:43 +0000

Basic premise behind reddit.com, not only for stopping trolls but ensuring the best comments, and content, float to the top.

Comment on Which one is bigger? by Cosmin

Cosmin — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:29:08 +0000

So that’s why the iPhone 5′s screen grew only in height.

Comment on What is the difference between guilt and shame? by Steve Wilson

Steve Wilson — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:02:52 +0000

The term ‘guilty pleasure’ must surely be an oxymoron type of figure of speech. The guilt and the pleasure in it will likely be better understood by resolving the semantic dilemma of paradox than by trying to fit into other meanings. Then, you can lighten up.

Comment on Two ways to interpret a laugh by Nam Metran

Nam Metran — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:38:47 +0000

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Comment on What is the difference between guilt and shame? by Steve Wilson

Steve Wilson — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:54:36 +0000

A differentiation I found helpful for increasing emotional intelligence and useful during my practice of psychotherapy. Guilt: the unpleasant feeling in recognition that you have violated your own moral values. Shame: the unpleasant feeling that you have violated God’s laws or rules. Of course, too much, too little, or the wrong kind or wrong timing of any emotional becomes problematic. Obviously, there’s more to be said about these emotions and how to deal with them to set things straight, so to speak.

Comment on Why do people like mashups? by Ailsa Haxell (@ai1sa)

Ailsa Haxell (@ai1sa) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:28:27 +0000

Love the examples you provide. I like mashups because they bridge ideas, there’s the juxtaposition of expected and unexpected. And in the everyday struggle-day in the life of a fool there’s also the quality of timelessness. Love it. Great post.

Comment on Why do people like mashups? by Rich Maloy

Rich Maloy — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:08:32 +0000

Nice shout out for the Biggie & Sinatra mashup. That album is phenomenal. Good insight about the combination of the familiar and unfamiliar.

Comment on Things don’t go viral (except for viruses) by Carson Ward

Carson Ward — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:54:48 +0000

Hi Peter,

Thanks for making me aware of this. I’d have to disagree with you that “viral” is an inappropriate term for content that gets shared widely.

Firstly, some viruses do tend to spread on a 1:1 basis – namely any virus that is blood-borne.

Second, no one is implying that content goes viral exactly like a virus. What we mean when we talk about content going “viral” is that the content spreads from person without the originators or marketers efforts.

Your criticism related to targeting large nodes is spot-on, though. We hear a lot of blog posts and social media gurus suggesting that we “target influencers” and “leverage contacts with a larger share of voice.” The data shows that this advice is often bad advice, and that we need to encourage sharing from everyone who reads/views/listens.

Comment on Three ways to create a habit (aka three ways to eat a salad a day) by Peter McGraw

Peter McGraw — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:32:18 +0000

And thanks for bringing this to my attention. -pete