Detroit, Australian Libraries, Processing and A Place Where Things are Happening

Much-maligned here (and elsewhere), it seems that amidst the reports of $100 homes, Detroit is poised for renaissance. Via PSFK:
Detroit has been in economic decline for some time now, and the current recession has made things even worse – or into an opportunity, depending how you look at it. At this point in Detriot, you [...]

links for 2009-01-12

ChaosScenario: Have the courage to be wrong
Cam Beck chimes in with my favorite post of the day – this an argument for the boldness, if not the correctness, of Christopher Columbus from a historical context. Fascinating stuff.

Brand Autopsy: Myths of Innovation
A great slide presentation from John Moore, filled with salient points on innovation from Scott [...]