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Failure
Wall Street and Silicon Valley – the two worlds this book examines – promote the illusion that scarcity can and should be eliminated in the age of seamless “flow.” Instead, Appadurai and Alexander propose a theory of habitual and strategic failure by exploring debt, crisis, digital divides, and (dis)connectivity.Moving between the planned obsolescence and deliberate precariousness of digital technologies and the “too big to fail” logic of the Great Recession, they argue that the sense of failure is real in that it produces disappointment and pain.Yet, failure is not a self-evident quality of projects, institutions, technologies, or lives.It requires a new and urgent understanding of the conditions under which repeated breakdowns and collapses are quickly forgotten. By looking at such moments of forgetfulness, this highly original book offers a multilayered account of failure and a general theory of denial, memory, and nascent systems of control.
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Invention and Innovation : A Brief History of Hype and Failure
From the New York Times-bestselling author, a new volume on the history of human ingenuity—and its attendant breakthroughs and busts. Included in BILL GATES's 2023 Holiday Reading List?Included in Lit Hub’s Most Anticipated Books of 2023?Included in The Next Big Idea Club’s February 2023 Must-Read Books??"Every Smil book that I own is marked up with lots of notes that I take while reading.Invention and Innovation is no exception. Even when I disagree with him, I learn a lot from him...he always strengthens my thinking."?—Bill Gates, Gates NotesThe world is never finished catching up with Vaclav Smil.In his latest and perhaps most readable book, Invention and Innovation, the prolific author—a favorite of Bill Gates—pens an insightful and fact-filled jaunt through the history of human invention.Impatient with the hype that so often accompanies innovation, Smil offers in this book a clear-eyed corrective to the overpromises that accompany everything from new cures for diseases to AI.He reminds us that even after we go quite far along the invention-development-application trajectory, we may never get anything real to deploy. Or worse, even after we have succeeded by introducing an invention, its future may be marked by underperformance, disappointment, demise, or outright harm. Drawing on his vast breadth of scientific and historical knowledge, Smil explains the difference between invention and innovation, and looks not only at inventions that failed to dominate as promised (such as the airship, nuclear fission, and supersonic flight), but also at those that turned disastrous (leaded gasoline, DDT, and chlorofluorocarbons). And finally, most importantly, he offers a “wish list” of inventions that we most urgently need to confront the staggering challenges of the twenty-first century. Filled with engaging examples and pragmatic approaches, this book is a sobering account of the folly that so often attends human ingenuity—and how we can, and must, better align our expectations with reality.
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Education Technology and the Failure of American Schools
This book looks at the progress of American education in the use of technology since the publication of Stallard and Cocker's last book, The Promise of Technology in Schools: The Next Twenty Years.Fifteen years after its publication, they find little significant difference in the way K-12 schools are using technology to improve student achievement.Education Technology and the Failure of American Schools offers a broad and penetrating look at the American educational system to determine why progress is so lacking.What is found is a system that has far outlived its functionality in terms of governance, organization, and professional practices.American schools are compared to those of nations whose students regularly outperform them on international tests of achievement.The authors offer a bold approach to educational reform that will irritate many who now consider themselves educational leaders.The final chapter makes offers a new approach to education in the primary grades, one that will surprise those lobbying for more computers for those early learning years.This is a must-read for anyone concerned about American education.The contributors of this book: •Offer clear examples of what is missing in the average school experience•Explain why teaching and school administration are not true professions•Discuss levels of failure from the federal level to the local school administration•Describe how the present system came into being•Compare educational reform efforts with those in actual professions•Explain the basic misapplication of technology in the present system
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Timmy Failure: Zero To Hero : Timmy Failure Prequel
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What is the difference between left heart failure and forward failure, as well as right heart failure and backward failure?
Left heart failure and forward failure are terms used interchangeably to describe the inability of the left side of the heart to pump blood effectively to the body, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue. On the other hand, right heart failure and backward failure refer to the inability of the right side of the heart to effectively pump blood to the lungs for oxygenation, resulting in symptoms like fluid retention and swelling in the body. Essentially, left heart failure affects the systemic circulation, while right heart failure impacts the pulmonary circulation.
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Is failure predetermined?
Failure is not predetermined. While there may be factors that increase the likelihood of failure, such as lack of preparation or poor decision-making, ultimately the outcome of any endeavor is influenced by a combination of factors, including effort, skill, and circumstances. It is important to recognize that failure is a natural part of the learning process and can provide valuable lessons for future success. With determination, resilience, and a willingness to learn from mistakes, individuals can overcome failure and achieve their goals.
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Am I a failure?
No, you are not a failure. Failure is a natural part of life and a necessary step towards growth and success. It is important to remember that setbacks and challenges are opportunities to learn and improve. Keep pushing forward, stay resilient, and believe in your ability to overcome obstacles.
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Is liver failure painful?
Liver failure itself is not typically painful, as the liver does not have nerve endings that sense pain. However, the underlying conditions that can lead to liver failure, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis, can cause discomfort and pain. Additionally, complications of liver failure, such as ascites (fluid buildup in the abdomen) or hepatic encephalopathy (brain dysfunction), can be painful or uncomfortable. It is important for individuals with liver disease to work closely with their healthcare providers to manage symptoms and pain effectively.
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Failure Biographies
Damm's distinctive style of collage transforms 1950s horror comics into true stories of artistic failure. One artist's quixotic quest to clone Martin Luther King, Jr. A pioneering silent film director pushed from the industry by her controlling husband. A writer who tries to write popular fiction but ends up in the avant-garde. Featuring radical Argentinian art collective Tucuman Arde, conceptual artists Pope L. and Marta Minujin, filmmakers Alice Guy Blache and Pere Portabella, Mexican superhero Superbarrio Gomez, and more, Failure Biographies celebrates the struggles of great 20th and 21st century innovators who attempted - and failed - to change the world.
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Cascade Failure
There are only three real powers in the Spiral: the corporate power of the Trust versus the Union's labor's leverage.Between them the Guild tries to keep everyone's hands above the table.It ain't easy. Branded a Guild deserter, Jal 'accidentally' lands a ride on a Guild ship.Helmed by an AI, with a ship's engineer/medic who doesn't see much of a difference between the two jobs, and a 'don't make me shoot you' XO, the Guild crew of the Ambit is a little . . . different. They're also in over their heads. Responding to a distress call from an abandoned planet, they find a mass grave, and a live programmer who knows how it happened.The Trust has plans. This isn't the first dead planet, and it's not going to be the last. Unless the crew of the Ambit can stop it.
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failure project
'Cause when you win, we all win. So you have to keep "winning". Even if you feel like you're losing losing yourself'Ade is a successful writer, or so it seems.She has everything she ever wanted: her career is flying, she's (kinda) moved out of her mum's house, and her situationship isn't as complicated as she expected.Her life should be perfect! But things don't always go to plan, as Ade is about to find out…failure project is a warm and witty one-person play exploring grief, the strings attached to success, and what it means to 'fail'. Written and performed by Yolanda Mercy, it premiered at Summerhall as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2024, co-directed with Joseph Barnes-Phillips.It won the Solo Award at the Besties awarded by The Skinny and Fest magazine.
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The Art and Adventure of Leadership : Understanding Failure, Resilience and Success
For the first time, a top leadership scholar and a top leadership practitioner explore the true duties, demands, and privileges of leadership. Intellectual sparks flew when Warren Bennis, the “father” of modern leadership studies and Steven B.Sample, one of the most accomplished university presidents in recent history, came together for candid explorations of the forces that shape successful leaders and unsuccessful ones. The Art and Adventure of Leadership, their final collaboration, reveals the profound insights that the authors gained together over the 16 years in which they co-taught one of the most popular leadership courses in America. Here, each brings his own distinct vantage point as they address the mechanics and mysteries of leadership.The result is a unique examination of the journey of great leaders from momentary setbacks to ultimate success.It offers profound lessons on what determines the difference between failure and redemption for leaders. And it illuminates important and overlooked dimensions of great leaders ranging from Winston Churchill to Steve Jobs. Together, they explore why: A mature leader must grasp when it’s healthy to risk failure, and when failure can’t be tolerated at any costLeadership isn’t for everyone and requires a particular set of skills and competencies that are often glossed over in most management literatureTo succeed in an uncertain and fast-changing world, a shrewd leader must understand which aspects of human society change—and which aspects never changeA mature, wise leader must seek a balance between high-minded ideals and the gritty realities and compromises that leaders face in their daily livesAbove all, meaningful leadership remains a matter of character With incredible insight, this book examines why George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other giants were able to recover from failures, learn resilience, and prepare themselves for their moments of destiny.In so doing, it demonstrates and helps cultivate the leadership skills that you need to create your own most meaningful legacy. The Art and Adventure of Leadership is a unique look at leadership, and a critical resource for the leaders of tomorrow.
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What is human failure?
Human failure can be defined as the inability of an individual to meet expectations or achieve desired outcomes. It can manifest in various forms, such as making mistakes, poor decision-making, lack of effort, or moral shortcomings. Human failure is a natural part of the human experience and can provide opportunities for growth and learning. It is important to recognize and accept our failures, and use them as opportunities for self-improvement and personal development.
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Is kidney failure possible?
Yes, kidney failure is possible. It can be caused by a variety of factors including diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and certain medications. When the kidneys fail, they are no longer able to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, leading to a buildup of toxins in the body. Treatment for kidney failure may include dialysis or a kidney transplant. It is important to monitor and manage risk factors for kidney disease in order to reduce the likelihood of kidney failure.
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Was Hirohito a failure?
Hirohito's reign as Emperor of Japan was marked by significant challenges and failures, particularly during World War II. His role in the war and the atrocities committed by the Japanese military under his rule have been widely criticized. However, after the war, Hirohito played a key role in Japan's post-war recovery and transition to a constitutional monarchy. While his reign had its failures, particularly during the war, his later efforts to rebuild Japan's image and society have been viewed more positively. Ultimately, whether Hirohito was a failure depends on the specific aspects of his reign that are being evaluated.
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What is fear of failure?
Fear of failure is a psychological phenomenon where individuals experience intense anxiety or worry about not meeting their own or others' expectations. It can prevent people from taking risks, trying new things, or pursuing their goals due to the anticipation of negative outcomes. This fear can be paralyzing and lead to feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and a reluctance to step out of one's comfort zone. Overcoming fear of failure often involves building self-confidence, reframing negative thoughts, and embracing mistakes as opportunities for growth.
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