Jeffrey Dunster

I recently learned a new term for a concept I have struggled to explain to people for some time. Connectivism.

I subscribe to the netcast (iTunes link) of the Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Seminar, provided by Stanford University.

First, watch the presentation. It's short, to the point, and effective.

How much do you trust your friends and family? Would you trust them enough to pick your major for you? How about your spouse? That may seem absurd to you, but we make many important decisions in our lives believing that they are ours alone. Are they? In practice, most of us consult friends and family, even strangers, about important decisions we must make. We are social creatures that depend extensively on each other.

I want to take a moment to share my philosophy of cultivating your social networks, learning how to trust them, and improving how you use them.

I am reading Ron Paul's book, "The Revolution; A Manifesto". I can see why it generates a great deal of controversy, though I personally agree with every major point he has made. It is refreshing to see someone else stating my long-held beliefs, with historical evidence and personal experiences.