Showing all articles in the M-Theory category
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M-Theory: The safety to screw up
22 June 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
When working under pressure, mistakes are bound to happen, no matter what the company. Here is how screw-ups are handled and publicized in big tech corporations. Read more
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M-Theory: Hiring an employee? Have the courage to take a risk
08 June 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
When tech companies are hiring they often rely on people they know within their network but this means that it takes a lot of privilege for a candidate to get hired. Taking a chance on a candidate that… Read more
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M-Theory: Pondering the actual reality of a virtual world
25 May 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
The future of virtual reality holds many possibilities. It could be used for therapeutic and medical benefits, it could be used to replace work, or it could be used by the gaming and entertainment industry. Read more
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M-Theory: Why good story-telling skills enhance good code
11 May 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, News
Melanie Baker shares their thoughts on my story-telling is an important aspect that can help coding. Read more
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M-Theory: Data privacy? I'm afraid that horse left the barn long ago
26 April 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
The Internet of Things is a huge topic. Smart tools and appliances are becoming more popular with their functionality, but do people realize their data is also a revenue stream for companies. Read more
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M-Theory: The secret sauce in good customer service
13 April 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Ecosystem, Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
Good customer service means that companies need to act proactively with their strategy, culture and policies rather than being reactive when something goes wrong. Read more
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M-Theory: Good financial planning is the key to a lazy life
30 March 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Ecosystem, Featured, M-Theory
In the tech industry, hustle culture and constant business keeps people from being able to think critically and do their best work. Taking time to learn about financial planning can allow you to have more… Read more
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M-Theory: The problem when we make machines too human
16 March 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Ecosystem, Featured, M-Theory
There are dangers when it comes to anthropomorphizing technology since we don't know what would happen if artificial intelligence was capable of cognition, and if they would be capable of understanding… Read more
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M-Theory: When work ends, then what?
02 March 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Featured, M-Theory, Opinion
Automation and artificial intelligence are transforming the way we work and how much we work. If professional industries become obsolete, and humans don't need to work, what would we do and what would… Read more
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M-Theory: Looking to female leaders of colour for inspiration
15 February 2017 | By Melanie Baker in: Ecosystem, Featured, M-Theory
A look at inspiring women of colour from history and their stories, including the stories of Mary Ann Shadd Cary and Martha P. Johnson. Read more