Good Design
I've been trying to think of the world lately more in terms of design. That includes day to day strategies. "Is there a better way to do this" is a great question to ask about the most basic assumptions to improve the functional design and quality of your life. Good design usually adds something new so that question of asking if there is something different (and better) is a great question. I've thought of ideas of how to organize my room and even asked myself whether or not to eliminate all books and get an amazon nook. All the newer technologies like ipads and kindle fire has too many features that act as distractions. Simplification is important in design. I've started to even consider determining if there's an optimal amount of calories, minerals, proteins, and so on that can be consumed through liquids and whether or not you can then have an optimal ratio of groceries so that they don't go bad before consumption and so that immediately when you buy ...