October 23, 2009

Raising a Generation of Grittier Children

Michael Giberson Do we need “grittier” children?  No, not messier children, but children with more grit, as in more stick-to-it-iveness and dedication.  A growing body of evidence is supporting the obvious – that success requires dedication and effort as much or more than intelligence.  Maybe obvious, but for decades the U.S. educational system and career …

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Smart Meter Benefits Mostly Going to Utilities So Far

Michael Giberson Regular readers of Knowledge Problem will know that both Lynne and I are enthusiastic about the potential for smart meters and the smart grid to benefit consumers. (The difference between us on this topic is that she knows much much more than I do.  Examples: One, two, three, and four.)  But, as Lynne …

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