Lost In Translation (What I Learned This Week)

• Siri is Norwegian for "beautiful woman who leads you to victory." 

• The Norwegians have a word, stormannsgalskap, which can be translated as "great men's madness."

 

The word above was used to describe Steve Jobs. I learned both of these items from Inside Apple: How America's Most Admired--and Secretive--Company Really Works by Adam Lashinsky. It is a great read and a great counter point to Steve Jobs bio.

 

Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.