INNOVATION, it turns out, was the topic of another recent post by Seth Godin.  Innovation, of course, was the topic a few days ago in relation to Nicholas Carr’s views on a possible “hierarchy of innovation.”  Godin takes the idea of innovation and applies it to a device that many city-dwellers are aware of: the parking meter.

Parking meters are occasionally a part of my Hawaii life.  When I’m driving and going to Waikiki or Kaimuki, I often have to use a coin meter.  Well, that’s not true for Waikiki.  A few months ago, they replaced coin meters with digital meters.  It’s a struggle almost every time to get the things to work right.  Godin, in due fashion, takes the idea and runs with it.  I’m not totally sure I agree with his final suggestion, but it is a thought.  You can read it here. (Image from theexpiredmeter.com)

Beyond that, Godin has posted some great short entries of late.  One, on worldliness, is something that I hope to come back to soon in relation to one of my favorite thinkers.  Godin recasts the term and makes it have more to do with awareness of the world around you (without the assumption that you are worshiping the world around you).  You can read that one here.

Take some time to check out Godin’s blog.  It’s great as a conversation starter.  Definitely adding to your must-read list.