Although car horn honking might be viewed by some as a measure of aggression it can also have its positive side. For example in driving simulators, where participants sometimes drive more slowly than they would do on a real road (when not attending to driving) – maybe a horn honk would encourage them to drive […]
Tag: speed
Anti-productivity productivity: How to spay a cat fast
The veterinarian and blogger known as The Dog Zombie writes about a skilled colleague: The key to high volume spay/neuter is, obviously, speed. She can spay a cat in seven minutes.
The Effect of Music on the Efficiency of Surgical Closures
“Time” as they say “is money.” Especially relevant perhaps, in a plastic surgery operating theatre, in which running costs can reach $66 a minute. And where, for example, “A 10% reduction in operative time per hour equals savings of $396 per hour.” What might help to speed-up surgeons’ performance (without of course compromising accuracy and […]
Boer’s Lively Dining Table and Toilet Brush
“Sharing a mealtime, but not truly eating together can cause social friction and discomfort. For instance, being closely observed whilst eating can feel awkward and disrespectful. The person who is last to finish the food may suffer the discomfort of being watched by their no longer actually eating dining companions.” What, if anything, might be […]