A “Missed Connections” Ad That’s Better Than Some Books

The Missed Connections section of Craigslist is usually reserved for hopeless romantics searching for a second chance with someone they met on an airplane. But out of the pack of three-liners stands a heartbreaking, hopeful and profound story on the effects of a simple human connection. In the Boston-based Missed Connection “I met you in the rain on the last day of 1972,” an army …

How Moog Synths Shaped Trent Reznor’s Career

After announcing the discontinuation of the iconic Minimoog Voyager synthesizer, Moog music caught up with Trent Reznor to discuss the impact the machine has had on his life and musical career. The Nine Inch Nails frontman and “The Social Network” soundtrack composer recalls the first time he acquired a Moog synth at an early age, sparking a legendary career in machine-made music. “My entire musical …

Complimenting People Makes Them Better Problem-Solvers

A new study conducted at the Harvard Business School has found that, when praised for past accomplishments, people tend to perform better at problem-solving tasks. The psychological trick is better known as “best-self activation,” and motivates people to reach the high standards they were once known, but only if they’ve recently been complimented on them. The findings are especially applicable when thinking of employee evaluations. …