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PSFK's IQ Dashboard offers trend analysis and research reports to help businesses stay informed about creative business and consumer culture trends.

via PSFK.

A WIRED writer attends a Jonathan Coulton fan cruise and reflects on what the experience says about nerds and "nerd culture". via WIRED

Charlie O'Donnell's advice for entrepreneurs on Quartz emphasizes self-care, planning, and realistic expectations to manage stress. via Quartz

Good ideas are more valuable than predicting the future, especially in a world of constant change. via paulgraham.com

VentureBeat profiles five deep learning startups to watch in 2015 - Enlitic, Ersatz Labs, MetaMind, Nervana Systems, and Skymind. The article provides information about each company's focus and funding.

This week's social media news includes updates from Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Google, plus new tools and research.