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Ancient Astronauts

Michael Slocum — Sun, 09 May 2010 17:00:15 +0000

There are many tales of gods in the historical narrative. There are also many technologies and artifacts that have been discovered that seem to predate their known development. Erich von Daniken proposes these facts may be explained by the visitation of aliens to various ancient civilizations. The Bible has another perspective. Take a look here: Ancient Astronauts…

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The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving

Michael Slocum — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:18:25 +0000

The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving, commonly recognized by the acronym for the Russian progenitor, TRIZ, is a powerful and comprehensive systematic approach to innovation. There is a broad foundation of TRIZ elements that have been empirically derived and this is coupled to a large set of practical heuristics. This presentation is simply an introduction to several of the fundamental elements that you would find available in the TRIZ body of knowledge. After reviewing this you will at least know what you don’t know. Innovation is something I have focused on professionally and it is the main endeavor that my consulting firm, The Inventioneering Company is engaged in. You may also take a look at Real Innovation (co-founded) and The TRIZ Journal (editor for more than 10 years). I will be posting more information about innovation and TRIZ…look for it here.

Reangularity, Semangularity, and Ideality

Michael Slocum — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:54:09 +0000

Axiomatic Design (AD) can be used to give insight into the degree of coupling found in a system (among several other important uses). This then provides the opportunity for coupling and complexity to be controlled and reduced by design. This paper presents a case-study based on a thermal package that uses an exothermic chemical reaction to produce heat thereby replacing heating systems currently used that use combustion reactions involving ethanol and/or methanol. We explore coupling, reangularity (AD), semangularity (AD), and ideality (from TRIZ). We present the design matrix, cascading, information content, isograms, the p-diagram, robustness, signal-to-noise ratio, bias, capability, and an ideality model based on a decomposition of the design matrix.

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Quality: Deming, Juran, and Feigenbaum

Michael Slocum — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:35:49 +0000

More so than many- Deming, Juran, and Feigenbaum have shaped the way quality is viewed in the modern world. In my latest book, Insourcing Innovation, I write about the systematization and reduction of quality to a science (the book is about innovation but quality is discussed as well). This is an important evolutionary step as quality has historically been very much an art. Read about many of the key elements these three have introduced to the realm of quality in this talk I gave as keynote of an international quality conference hosted by Monterrey Tech in Monterrey, Mexico (2004). You’ll also be able to see some images of a few of the projects I have been involved with.

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Relationships from the Christian Perspective

Michael Slocum — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:07:29 +0000

Relationships can be a trying part of our lives. Especially when you are young and busy working on becoming the person God intended you to be. So what place does dating have in your life? Find out here…

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Galations

Michael Slocum — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:58:43 +0000

The Apostle Paul wrote an epistle to the church at Galatia. Please take a look at my introduction to this book of the Bible. I explore the history and other important aspects surrounding the writing of this book. I also explain and utilize hermeneutic principles to explain what Paul wrote, who he wrote it to, and why he wrote it (among others).

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Erosion of the Soul

Michael Slocum — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:26:22 +0000

What is a good decision? What is a poor decision? What effects do these decisions have on us? What are the implications of living our lives on the precipice of the slippery slope? What is mindshare? Is is possible for for our character to erode slowly over time? What is a dichotomy? I answer these questions and others here.

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Honesty

Michael Slocum — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:36:52 +0000

Why is honesty important? Does honesty or dishonesty have other ramifications than those that are obvious? I explore the difference between good choices and poor choices- and how they affect your person. I describe the dichotomy and how it forces you to live a lie. I even demonstrate a way out…

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Halloween

Michael Slocum — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:29:14 +0000

So many who should not be involved with this holiday are completely involved. The Church of Satan welcomes this universal acceptance of Halloween with their annual message:

“This night, Satanists smile at the amateur explorers of their own inner darkness, for we know that they enjoy their brief dip into the pool of the “shadow world.” So on this eve of magic and mystery, we encourage their tenebrous fantasies, the candied indulgence, and the wide-ranging evocation of our aesthetics (while tolerating some of the chintzy versions), even if it is but once per annum. At other times of the year, when those not of our tribe shake their heads in wonder at us, we can point out that they find some understanding by examining their own All Hallow’s Eve doings, as an alternative to our recent favored saying” “We’re just part of the Addams clan.” So, have an indulgent, mysterious, and deeply satisfying Samhain.” – Church of Satan website

I expose the varied origins of Halloween and explain why Christians should have NOTHING to do with this day…

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Archebiopoesis

Michael Slocum — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:25:13 +0000

Do you ever wonder why we are here? Why do we exist at all? Where did we come from? Welcome to the club. How do you know where to turn for answers to these questions? Are these questions scientific? Are they philosophical? Are they religious? Take a look at this presentation to answer these questions.

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