Here are the open tabs on my browser right now: Networks and Pickup Basketball, by Eugene Eric Kim. I’m always looking for images and metaphors to help people understand complex ideas — this is a powerful (and fun) one. Kim explores the infrastructure and protocols of decentralized, open systems that allow for creativity while discouraging […]
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Chasing cures
Years ago, I met a mom of a child with a rare disease who matter-of-factly shared her story, which included as many twists and close calls as any blockbuster summer movie. I marveled at her heroism and she said no, she rejects that description. “I’m not a hero,” she insisted. “I’m a typical mom. You […]
Update: A Seat at the Table
Last November I attended FAREcon, an annual event devoted to food allergy research and education. I published my notes in a long, deep-dive post that included one short section on pending litigation (below). I’m thrilled to report a positive update: “A federal appeals court Friday ruled against the tavern that refused to let the child […]
“Human stories really are what drive us…”
The more we open access to the data, information, and tools people need to solve their own problems, the better. That’s the essential message of the research and consulting I’m engaged in these days, helping leaders to see the opportunities that spring, for example, from tapping into the zeitgeist of social platforms and new data […]
Health Datapalooza X
This week is the 10th anniversary Health Datapalooza. It’s a milestone worth celebrating. In 2010, I attended what was then called the Community Health Data Forum at the Institute of Medicine. I posted a preview: Making Health Data Sing (Even If It’s a Familiar Song) and below are my notes from what we knew even […]
Podcasts: What are you listening to?
What podcasts are you listening to? I’m on a kick to listen to a wider range this year and I’d love to get and share some suggestions. Quick note: It is way too difficult to find and subscribe to podcasts. Some have websites, most don’t. You have to search for them on iTunes, Stitcher, or […]
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