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Video: Quit social media | Dr. Cal Newport | TEDxTysons

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'Deep work' will make you better at what you do. You will achieve more in less time. And feel the sense of true fulfillment that comes from the mastery of a skill. Cal Newport is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the modern workplace and that the ability to concentrate without distraction is becoming increasingly valuable. He previously wrote So Good They Can’t Ignore You, a book which debunks the long-held belief that “follow your passion” is good advice, and three popular books of unconventional advice for students. Fuente:  YouTube

9 Visual Tools to Improve Your Brand on Social Media

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Since audiences engage more with brands that utilize visual social media tools, having an arsenal of the best visual tools on the market is essential to create better connections with your audience members. Visual Tools Are Essential to Improve Your Social Media Business. A good social media marketing strategy requires visual social media tools to not only increase engagement with your audience but to convey a cohesive message as well. Whether you’re adding emojis to your graphics, producing animated videos or sharing infographics with your social media audience, visual tools are essential to creating engaging content your audience will want to consume. With the right visual social media tools , you’ll not only be able to create engaging images and infographics but manage your social media business as well. From visual presentation ideas to visual content creators, having the right visual tools in your arsenal will allow you to create content that appeals to your audience...

What is Thick Data and Why Should You Use it?

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The term ‘big data’ can be used in a plethora of contexts and due to its inherent broadness, it can be quite challenging to find a straightforward definition that covers all its aspects. One of the most compelling and comprehensive definitions we’ve come across is Lisa Arthur ’s one, which defines it as “a collection of data from traditional and digital sources inside and outside your company that represents a source for ongoing discovery and analysis”, as detailed in this Forbes article . Another engaging approach was adopted by Jonathan Stuart Ward and Adam Barker at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, who attempted to gain a better understanding of general perceptions of this buzzword and come up with a definition that everyone can agree on. Their slightly more elaborate explanation, “a term describing the storage and analysis of large and or complex data sets using a series of techniques including, but not limited to: NoSQL, MapReduce and machine learning”, is based on ex...