Thursday, May 23, 2019

Bugs

Every day we live with issues that surround us.
Here is my bug list.
1. Mosquito's are plentiful in South Florida during the summer.
Why are there mosquitos? They spawn in warm weather.
2. Hard to fall asleep when you know you are constrained to a time to wake up.
Why is it hard to sleep? Anxiety builds up from knowing that you don't have a wake-up lax period.
3. Adds are way too annoying as pop-ups.
Why are there pop up ads? This is how websites make money.
4. My hair gets itchy from using gel and I constantly itch it.
Why is does hair get itchy? Because the chemicals in the gel dry out causing an itching sensation on the scalp.
5. Random allergies for no reason.
Why do I have allergies? Certain flair ups occur when certain triggers are present.
6. Things are easy to lose and keep focus of, ETC. Business cards.
Why are things easy to lose? With so many gadgets we have, it is hard to stay accountable for everything.
7. Shoes smelling bad after weeks of having them.
Why do shoes smell? Materials for shoes are cheaper nowadays and aroma products are needed to change smell after use.
8. Gyms are very packed at a certain time of day.
Why are gyms packed? People seem to go to the gym after work instead of before.
9. Random itches distract people from work
Why do itches distract people? Can be the cause of not using lotion or not having bathed properly
10.  Gum loses flavor very quickly.
Why is gum flavorless after a couple minutes? Usually, cheaper gum has a very short flavor life.
11. Radio adds are longer than the actual music.
Why are there so many ads on radio stations? Radio stations are dying out and need more money from advertisements.
12. Have trouble falling asleep frequently.
Why do we have trouble falling asleep? The blue light on the phones have an effect on REM sleep
13. Bad drivers because of using phones on the road.
Why are there distracted drivers? People are so busy, they use their phones while commuting to and from work.
14. Busy road due to construction on 411.
Why are there busy times at 411? New roads are being built in order to counter the effects of poor road infrastructure.
15. Sun makes me too sweaty when outside during the summer, sweat makes me feel bad.
Why does the sun irritate us? The use of certain material in clothing can make you sweat more.
16. When I eat food that has a lot of sauce or ingredients it gives me anxiety because even if I don't spill it, I feel messy.
Why does food make me feel messy? Certain ingredients or sauces tend to have more water in them making them more prone to drip and get over your face.
17. Biting fingernails.
Why do we bite our nails? People need something to keep them stimulated.
18. Bugs on car windows.
Why do we have bugs on the car? Certain seasons of mating causes more bugs to migrate.
19. Dogs hair getting over my clothes when I walk them.
Why do dogs shed? Certain dogs have hair that is lighter than others and can gravitate towards clothes easier.
20. Itchy eyes throughout the day.
Why do eyes get itchy? Eyes need moisture or else will get irritated.
I am able to say that this exercise was extremely tough to do because you don't know about the issues until you actually do them. It takes observation and commitment to understand these "bugs".

3 comments:

  1. Hey Matthew,

    There’s definitely good business ideas buried in this bug list because I feel the same way about most of them! Each bug made me say “me too!” and I think that your ideas are extremely relatable, especially to Floridians. Having trouble falling asleep is a problem I think was exacerbated by smartphones. Drug companies sell melatonin as a cure, and Apple recent developed “night mode” to eliminate blue light, so there is clearly a customer for the bug! I also have noticed the busy gym during the hour after people leave from work. I wonder if there is a way to incentivize gym-goers to go at off-peak hours so that the crowd is more evenly spread out throughout the day?

    Cheers,
    Jonah Brafman

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  2. Hey Matthew,

    Your bug list is quite detailed and allows not only me but others to develop a better understanding of what truly needs to be looked into and what needs to be address overall. The list addresses both concerns related to business and technological issues but helps raise the concern for things that are truly damaging the daily life of many individuals in the city and surrounding areas.

    Cheers,
    Arthur Vazquez

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  3. Hey Matthew,
    I relate to some things your bug list. Before going to bed I’m always calculating how much time I have left to sleep and I think that just makes it worse because instead of trying to fall asleep, I’m more concerned that I won’t get enough. I also have random allergy flare ups at the worst times and don’t know why they occur or what triggers them.

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