Monthly Archives: May 2011

Friday Feedback Favourites

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Each Friday, I share a collection of stories, research, or other news and notes related to the role of feedback in complex systems that catch my attention during the previous week. Most of these I share on twitter when I … Continue reading →

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Yes, there’s an app for that, but does it work?

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

Do they REALLY work? iPhone apps in the health & fitness, lifestyle, and medical categories account for 7.7% of downloads* and promise to help you get fit, lose weight, quit smoking, improve your sleep, among many other benefits. In a … Continue reading →

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Friday Feedback Favourites

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Each Friday, I share a collection of stories, research, or other news and notes related to the role of feedback in complex systems that catch my attention during the previous week. Most I share on twitter when I first read … Continue reading →

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Thoughts from the National Obesity Summit

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

I recently attended the National Obesity Summit in Montreal, organized by the Canadian Obesity Network. The conference was well-organized with a great line-up of excellent speakers; it was often hard to choose between sessions.  I also enjoyed the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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