David H. Freedman

A Boston-based contributing editor, Freedman is the co-author of A Perfect Mess, which examines the useful role of disorder in daily life, business, and science. His other books include Corps Business: The 30 Management Principles of the U.S. Marines; At Large: The Strange Case of the World's Biggest Internet Invasion (co-authored with Charles C. Mann); and Brainmakers: How Scientists are Moving Beyond Computers to Create a Rival to the Human Brain.


Emotiv's Mind-Reading Headset

Moving objects and controlling computers with nothing more than a thought has long been the purview of science-fiction. With an inexpensive, lightweight head...  Read story

Reality Bites

The scientists at Emotiv have done the impossible: created a brain-wave-reading headset that lets you conjure entire worlds using nothing but your mind -- a ...  Read story

Innovation: The Outer Limits

The hottest, most mind-boggling high-tech products are coming not only from corporate behemoths but also from start-ups you've never heard of.  Read story

A Digital Makeover for the Modeling Business

How Ford Models became the hottest thing on YouTube.  Read story

The Secret Life of a Serial CEO

Bob Cramer has piloted six companies to big paydays. Now he has found a start-up that offers something else--excitement, poetry, a legacy. If only he can get...  Read story

What's Next: The Cost of Competence

In a fast-changing world, here's one more thing to worry about: being too good at what you do.  Read story

What's Next: Shout It Out Loud

Customers need more data. You have more data. It's time to start sharing.  Read story

What's Next: Ask, and You Shall Be Misled

Customers can tell you a lot. But sometimes they don't know what they're talking about.  Read story

What's Next: Web of Lawyers

Somewhere, for some reason, someone is thinking of suing you. Just thought you'd like to know.  Read story

What's Next: The Monster Dilemma

Posting jobs on the Web is easy. It's sifting through hundreds of resumés that's a pain.  Read story

What's Next: Beyond Facebook

There are people who have the answers you've been searching for. Here's how you'll find them.  Read story

What's Next: Do It Yourself

Searching for a new chief information officer? Take a look in the mirror.  Read story

What's Next: Taskus Interruptus

Why interruption, distraction, and multitasking are not such awful things after all.  Read story

Mitchell Baker and the Firefox Paradox

Its products are free. Its work force is largely volunteer. Its meetings are open to anyone. It's a nonprofit. It may be the hottest tech company in America.  Read story

What's Next: Staying Connected

A slew of new gadgets can help you compete.  Read story

What's Next: Blinded by the Buzz

Everyone is chasing Internet buzz. But be careful. Online hype doesn't always deliver.  Read story

Go Ahead, Make A Mess

Don't let the neat freaks push you around. Chaos, clutter, disorganization, and on-the-fly decision-making actually are good for your company--and for you.  Read story

What's Next: The Dashboard Dilemma

Do you manage by the numbers? Be careful if you do: Your data may be playing tricks on you.  Read story

What's Next: Mistakes Were Made

When your company screws up, don't hide it. Blog about it. And let everyone learn from the error.  Read story

What's Next: The Idiocy of Crowds

Collaboration is the hottest buzzword in business today. Too bad it doesn't work.  Read story

What's Next: Stupid Productivity Tricks

Worried that employees are wasting time on the Web? Here's why you shouldn't crack down.  Read story

Relax. Let Your Guard Down

Why patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property protections are bad--that's right, bad --for business.  Read story

What's Next: Tomorrow Land

Five new technologies that will change the way you do business.  Read story

Taking Linux for a Spin

Tech geeks have long praised open-source software. Now's the time to see what the fuss is about.  Read story

I'll Be Watching You

New software makes it possible to monitor employees and clients. It's not as creepy as it sounds.  Read story

The Technoethics Trap

Figuring out what is ethical--a challenge under any circumstances--is trickier than ever in the Internet age.  Read story

What's Next: Upgrade Madness

Software makers offer new, allegedly better, versions all the time. Is it always smart to buy?  Read story

What's Next: Meet Your New Executives

They're every bit as clever as your old ones. The difference? They may not be human.  Read story

What's Next: Going Medium-Tech

Falling behind in technology is a bad idea. But getting out in front isn't always so smart either.  Read story

What's Next: Custom-Made for All

No two clients are the same. Your services shouldn't be, either.  Read story

Siblings Rivalry

Two sets of brothers hit upon the same business idea in the same small city. The result: Two fast-growing companies.  Read story

What's Next: Service With a Smile. Really.

How technology ruined customer service--and how three start-ups plan to rescue it.  Read story

Somebody's Watching You

Googled yourself lately? Then you know it's nearly impossible to keep anything hidden anymore.  Read story

Security Lapse

Or, how I stopped worrying and learned to love hackers, bugs, and other high-tech miscreants.  Read story

The Future of Advertising is Here

It's becoming increasingly possible to target "smart ads" specifically to people who want them. And best of all, you can do this for a fraction of the price ...  Read story

When Technology Runs Amok

Even small, smart, agile organizations can make disastrous computer-system mistakes.  Read story

Looking Into the Sun

If David Slawson is right about solar power, our days of oil dependency are numbered.  Read story

The "Always On" Economy

New, speedy data networks mean anyone can be reached anywhere at any time. See you on the videophone.  Read story

Freeing Your Inner Think Tank

New ideas are the lifeblood of any company. Here's how to keep them flowing.  Read story

Put a Chip in It!

Thanks to new technology, nearly anything can be "smart." Are you smart enough to keep up?  Read story

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