In this edition of Inflexion Point, we look at why birds are the only surviving dinosaurs, how generative AI impacts creativity, Chinese experiments with pushing IP commercialization, why high-school GPA is a better predictor of college performanc e than entrance exams, ten things that matter in the AI-era, the secret of superteams and a day in the life of a Sukhoi pilot. How Birds Survived the Asteroid that Killed All Other Dinosaurs There's a dinosaur at your window. Yes, b

Hope the year 2025 is treating you well, notwithstanding all the chaos around us. Another reminder of the fragility of life, the futility of plans, and utility of faith. I sincerely hope that you don't lose track of your aspirations and keep at it, for this moment ain't coming back. My intent is to offer you some useful perspectives on creativity, innovation, design, technology and strategy -- bringing in more research into the play. This edition of Inflexion Point offers in

In this edition of Inflexion Point, we look at how creativity is linked to mental illness, the genius of Ramanujan, a case of bounded empathy, Australianization of the Indian cricket team, and how Trump's tariff gambit could help the Indian innovation scene. How's creativity linked to mental illness Several of the creative geniuses are known to have suffered from severe mental disorders. One of the most celebrated being John Nash, who was ailing with schizophrenia, a combinat

Here're a few stories for you. We talk about the strategic genius of Taylor Swift, how Internet search would never remain the same, the conditions of using design thinking, Murakami's style of writing, and leadership lessons from Manekshaw. The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift At age 35, Taylor Swift has been at the top of the music industry for two decades, and with a net worth estimated at $1.6 billion, she is one of the most financially successful musicians of her generati

Wish you and your loved ones a delighted New Year 2025. May this year be a game changer for you, on achieving your purpose of life and giving it a full throttle. Since life is long and the world is small, we will meet soon. Here're the top five stories from last year that I found insightful. ChatGPT vs. Google: Which is more helpful for creativity? ChatGPT, the conversational, generative AI from OpenAI is quickly replacing Google search as the preferred destination for ques

Hope the mail finds you well. In this edition of Inflexion Point, we look at the how your brain shapes as you age, Malcolm Gladwell's new take on the Tipping Point, how AI comes to the Nobel Prizes, 15 most innovative climate tech companies, and insights from the world's longest running study on happiness (75 years and counting). How your brain changes as you age Your brain starts to form in about two weeks after conception. At birth, the brain contains about 100 billion neur

In this edition of Inflexion Point, we look into the key to Abraham Lincoln's leadership, three Joys of Honda, Roger Federer's secret of a champion mind, how Michael Crichton develops his plots, and the way Edison vs Tesla shaped our history. The Key to Abraham Lincoln’s Leadership Lincoln had a tough childhood, to say the least. After his mother died, the young Lincoln and his sister were forced to eat nuts and hunt for squirrels. With less than a year of formal schooling, L

Here's another edition of Inflexion Point, where we look at why your brain craves for music, lessons from US Navy SEALs on leading amid chaos, Jerry Seinfeld's theory of comedy, myths and realities of being a product manager, and how large language models do some amazing things that nobody quite understands how. Why Your Brain Craves Music Research suggests that music triggers activity in the nucleus accumbens, the same brain structure that releases the “pleasure chemical” do

This edition of Inflexion Point looks at Elon Musk's 10 laws of management, what does the organization of the future look like, how to make hybrid working more effective as per science, an introvert's guide to organizational visibility, and 10 breakthrough technologies of 2024 from MIT Tech Review. Elon Musk’s 10 laws of management Musk is the most paradoxical CEO and entrepreneur in the modern times. At one hand he is claiming huge valuations for Tesla while at the same time

Welcome back to another edition of Inflexion Point. Here, we look at TIME 100 most influential companies across the categories of pioneers and disrupters; the world's most innovative countries, with India ranking at #40; how to cultivate the four kinds of creativity; the worst technology failures of 2023; and why brains are not required to think, cells are enough. I hope you find this collection interesting. TIME 100 most influential companies 2023 The list, spanning the cat

Wish you and your family a very happy and prosperous festive season. In this edition, we understand leadership lessons from Adobe's Shantanu Narayen, how unexpected interruptions can boost creativity, resolving the AI consciousness conundrum, the way leading CEOs adapt themselves while on the job, why distractible people can be more creative, 10 creative insights from Lego employees, and how does an average day for most people look like. I hope you find this useful Adobe’s

Welcome back to Inflexion Point. In this edition, we look at the insights from the 100-year-olds on life, how open offices are killing creativity (and productivity), ways of being an innovator in this AI age, how the mistranslation of Newton's First Law is finally discovered after 300 years, and the ways of transforming culture through narratives. 100-year-olds share their simple tips for a long, happy life Do you want to live long? Why won't you? Here're useful insights fro

We start with the McKinsey's 2023 summer reading guide, quantum computing for leaders, naps can help a healthy brain, the way hobbies outside work help you be more productive, and why creative brains are more densely connected. Hope you find these insights useful. 2023 summer reading guide from McKinsey Here's an insightful compilation of the hand picked books across the realms of biography and memoir, business, fiction and poetry, history, innovation, personal development,

Sharing another edition of Inflexion Point. Here, we look at how brain waves sync when people interact, the way AI is transforming both science and creativity, the power of mental models, and how the sleep-onset period is the sweet-spot of creativity. Hope you find it useful. Brain Waves Synchronize when People Interact Collective neuroscience is a rapidly growing field of research which states that when people converse or share an experience, their brain waves synchronize. N

Welcome to another edition of Inflexion Point. Here, we understand if one should start a career with a startup, when to listen to the customer and when not to, Bruce Lee's lost interview from 1971, why design thinking to innovation is like six sigma to quality, and how Indigo maintains customer centricity along with operational efficiency to remain ahead of the competition. Is starting with a startup the right choice? When it comes to launching your career, the decision betw

Welcome back to another edition of Inflexion Point, your monthly on innovation, creativity, and business. Here we look at the entrepreneurial insights from Marwari businesses, how Lego came to become the world's most famous brick, how dreams can be used to inspire creativity, why 45 years is the average age of successful startup founders, and a look at the worst technologies of 2022. Hope you find this curated list useful. Entrepreneurial insights from Marwari businesses Ar

Welcome to the Anniversary Edition of Inflexion Point. The newsletter started in April 2008, when I was working with Wipro, in the firm's CTO Office. From an audience base of 35, the monthly has now grown to over 20,000 recipients, globally. All this, organically. In the interim, I would engage with thousands on innovation and creativity, through my talks, workshops, writings, lecturing and mentoring. The last good count was 550 workshops in over 170 organizations in 5 coun

In this edition of Inflexion Point, we look at if babies are born with an innate sense of numbers, what type of eating makes you more creative, if gamified training really works, the anatomy of creative problem solving, and how China is cracking down on the TikTok addiction. I sincerely hope you find something of interest to you. Babies Are Born with an Innate Number Sense Are we born with a sense of numbers, or do we pick it up. Plato was among the first in the Western tr

This edition of Inflexion Point shares the inside story of ChatGPT, what kind of problems quantum computing can solve and even create, how scientists are using AI to talk to animals, the hacks of over achievers to fight anxiety, and they way the Theory of Mind predicts life outcomes. Hope you find these useful. The inside story of ChatGPT Within five days of its release, more than 1 million people had played with ChatGPT, a milestone Facebook took 10 months to hit. ChatGPT

May you make new mistakes. May you have fewer regrets. May you grow wiser and humble. May you exercise more and eat better. May you learn new stuff and then forget some. May you explore the spiritual dimension of life. And lead a life that is worth emulating long after you are gone. Presenting to you the Best of 2022 on Creativity, Innovation, Management and Technology. Take your time to read and reflect on the stories. Hope it helps shape your life. Creativity Spark