Ben Tremblay

Technology, business and change



Welcome To The Web

Welcome to the Web: we're sorry, we don't read here. We scan. That's the hard truth about the Web.

Mastering Tools Vs Principles

Very often, too much effort is put on mastering the tools and not enough on timeless principles. Principles can be applied to any tool.

Very often (social media being a good example), a lot of effort is put into mastering the tools rather than timeless principles.

Principles can be applied to any tool.

Tools change and can be replaced easily.

About Giving a Crap

Most people tend to easily switch side when it comes to giving a crap / NOT giving a crap.

Buzz Words : Painful Necessity

We need buzz words so we can all pursue a common agenda, but let's be honest: they are annoying as hell

How The Web Is Described

The Web is sold/described using three arguments: Cheap, the best marketing tool ever and it's measurable. Why cheap had to be an argument?

Starting On Top

"Why can't I just start on top and skip the pain?". We're all trying to do that, but it would mean anybody can do it. Climbing comes with its share of pain.

Evolution of Search

The evolution of search. 2000-2008: We want relevant results. 2009: Make it real-time. Now. 2010: Oops, did real-time had to be relevant too?

Tweets distribution

An interesting chart about twitter tweet distribution: 95% self motivation quotes, 5% other.

Please put your f*cking blackberry down

It is usually very well seen to put your f*ucking blackberry down when you talk to someone.

It’s Rarely Black Or White

When solving problems and seeking answers, easy answers are usually located at the extremes, while the game is in the much more complex "gray zone". The solution to a problem is rarely black or white.

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