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Forensic Biopsy. Called in before the autopsy.

Dennis Kennedy is the Principal Investigator at the Kennedy Idea Propulsion Laboratory (KIPL), where he investigates AI and innovation challenges when standard playbooks fail.

His framework is The NeoHolmesian Method he's developed: treating complex problems as investigations rather than predictions. Where most see uncertainty, he see patterns. Where most offer forecasts, he offers methods.

In yesterday’s Delivering Legal Services class at Michigan State University College of Law, I introduced the approach of using mind mapping and brainstorming as tools to generate ideas. We did some initial experimentation before we launch into some target design thinking sessions over the next few weeks. The blackboard photo shows what we generated in

For many years, I’ve enjoyed reading the posts of several bloggers who are trying to read 52 books in 52 weeks. I’ve also wanted to find a good way for me to keep track of the books I’ve read. And it gives me a good reading target to shoot for.

Last year, I read 89 books, exceeding my goal by quite a bit. Or, more accurately, I listed 89 books that I read. I don’t list books that might reveal certain things I might (or might not) be working on. You will also notice tat I’ve been attempting to read the entire catalog of books of certain authors of detective stories.

If you forced me to pick my top books for 2019 (in alphabetical order), I’d probably list:

[I’m not sure why Amazon generates the cover images in such different sizes.]Continue Reading 52 Books in 52 Weeks – 2020