Fresh in my Mind
Fresh in my Mind
Jack
I aim to give me and the listeners more knowledge and creativity, as well as sharing life experiences. The goal of this podcast is to consolidate what I've learnt recently and to share my knowledge.
OPV thinking tool - Other People's Views
This is used to find out how people think, predict how they will act and why they act the way they do. It is also useful when considering who and how they will be affected before taking an action.
Oct 7, 2021
32 min
The hardships and ethical dilemmas of being a new Dad.
Aug 8, 2021
16 min
Thinking tool - CAF
CAF (consider all factors) is a thinking device used for making decisions, choosing and planning. The main difference between a point list of a standard plan and a CAF is that it forces you to notice frequently unnoticed factors, as well as considering other people.
Aug 8, 2021
39 min
Planning tool AGO.
AGO (aims goals and objectives). This is used for analysing why something is being done or for making a more detailed and better structured plan.
Aug 7, 2021
13 min
Introduction to efficient and creative thinking. The PMI technique.
This is the first episode of a series of efficient and creative thinking tools developed by Edward de Bono. PMI (plus minus interesting) is used to prevent rash judgement and explore an idea more.
Aug 5, 2021
20 min
The awesomeness of chess
brief history and strategy of chess
Feb 27, 2021
11 min
Why physically writing Chinese characters is important. Killing leeches!
"Leeches" are similar characters that are very hard to get your head around. I tell you how to kill them using the examples of 陈 and 阵 as well as 卸 and 御.
Dec 26, 2020
10 min
Six Thinking Hats
Summary of the book by Edward De Bono. It aims to help people think in a diverse way using steps to prevent confused thinking.
Sep 16, 2020
25 min
Mission to Colonise Mars
Facts on Elon Musk, his companies and how he plans to colonise Mars.
Jul 25, 2020
29 min