Jerry Michalski: Open Global Mind

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Jerry Michalski is an ex tech trends analyst who helps humans make better decisions and design systems built on trust.

In this conversation, Mark covers:

  • What the difference is between a citizen and a consumer

  • How Open Global Mind could change the way we make decisions

  • And why Jerry’s been keeping a digital version of his brain for the last 23-years

Thanks so much for being here, and we really hope you enjoy.

Check it out.


Facts about Jerry Michalski

  • Jerry is the founder of Open Global Mind, a project that wants to help humans make better decisions together. In the 1990s, while he was a technology trends analyst, two things happened: he realized that the word "consumer" irritated him, and he started curating a mind map using software called TheBrain.

  • He's been tending the same Brain file for 23 years. You can browse it for free at JerrysBrain.com


Treasure Trove

What's One Thing Most People Don't Know About You?
My first job was on the Jungle Cruise at the original Disneyland.

What's Your Favourite Book?
The Baroque Cycle, by Neal Stephenson

What's Your Favourite Quote?
Culture eats strategy for breakfast.

Links


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This episode is a Best Of Belfast Production recorded with help from Ryan Elliman.

Our theme music is Wasted Education by Blue Topaz.

Thanks so much for listening and look forward to catching you again soon.


Matthew Thompson

Matthew is a storyteller with a love for people, photography and Belfast. 

http://www.matthewthompson.org
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