The Connection Between Neurons and Memory Loss

Number of words: 618 This work suggested that memories might fade more rapidly as we age because memory is encoded by fewer neurons, and if any of these neurons fail, the memory is lost. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay) Washington: Researchers have identified the neural processes that make some memories fade rapidly while other memories persist over time. Using … Read more

The Fine Line Between Success and Failure

Number of words: 242 Perseverance and leadership skills, of course. What is less obvious – and much less boring – is what the speaker neglected to mention: that those traits are likely to be the charecterstics of extremely unsuccessful people, too. Think about it, Denrell observed afterwards. ‘Incurring large losses requires both persistence….and the ability … Read more

The Cost of Obsession: How GM Lost Its Way

Number of words: 327 One illuminating example of the problem concerns the American automobile behemoth General Motors. The turn of the millennium found GM in a serious predicament, losing customers and profit to more nimble, primarily Japanese, competitors. Following Latham and Locke’s philosophy to the letter, executives at GM’s headquarters in Detroit came up with … Read more