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For 250 years, America didn’t just invent the future—it built it. That connection is breaking. Here’s how to restore it

As Fortune marks 250 years of American innovation, McKinsey leaders argue the country faces its most consequential reinvention test yet.

By Eric Kutcher, Shubham Singhal, Olivia White and Scott BlackburnMay 13, 2026
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I spent 8 years building Google Sheets. Now I think apps are on their way out
By Zach LloydMay 13, 2026
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Your grandma should be using AI. really
By Kevin FrazierMay 13, 2026
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SAP CEO: the AI race is being fought in the wrong place 
By Christian KleinMay 12, 2026
jeff
Imposter syndrome used to be a lie. AI made it true
By Jeffrey Sanchez-BurksMay 13, 2026
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Ted Turner built the original infinite scroll. The attention economy is running on his playbook 
By Nick LichtenbergMay 12, 2026
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America is drunk on credit–and polarized politics complicate the Fed’s unenviable challenge of ending easy money
CommentaryAmerica is drunk on credit–and polarized politics complicate the Fed’s unenviable challenge of ending easy money
By Alvaro Vargas LlosaMay 9, 2023
  • IBM CEO: ‘Today’s workforce should prepare to work hand in hand with A.I.’
    CommentaryIBM CEO: ‘Today’s workforce should prepare to work hand in hand with A.I.’
    By Arvind KrishnaApril 20, 2023
Why there will be no winners in the never-ending war between Disney and DeSantis
CommentaryWhy there will be no winners in the never-ending war between Disney and DeSantis
By Bill GeorgeMay 9, 2023
5 ways resisters may be undermining your DEI program and what to do about it
Commentary5 ways resisters may be undermining your DEI program and what to do about it
By Y-Vonne HutchinsonMay 8, 2023
The next wave of virus detection: A good boy
CommentaryThe next wave of virus detection: A good boy
By Carolyn BarberMay 8, 2023
Why your boss is giving in to the siren call of the return to the office–and giving up on the flexible work gold mine
CommentaryWhy your boss is giving in to the siren call of the return to the office–and giving up on the flexible work gold mine
By Gleb TsipurskyMay 8, 2023
How being too embarrassed to fail led me to build a nine-figure business
CommentaryHow being too embarrassed to fail led me to build a nine-figure business
By Andre SwanstonMay 5, 2023
  • Giving diversity a true seat at the boardroom table
    CommentaryGiving diversity a true seat at the boardroom table
    By Debra McCormackApril 19, 2023
A consumer plays a game in the metaverse.
CommentaryCompanies need to be socially responsible in the metaverse too
By François Candelon, Michael G. Jacobides, Lisa Krayer and Winson ChenMay 5, 2023
Transactional thinking can only take humanity so far. It’s time to revive the ‘covenantal capitalism’ that gave us modern democracy
CommentaryTransactional thinking can only take humanity so far. It’s time to revive the ‘covenantal capitalism’ that gave us modern democracy
By Michael EisenbergMay 4, 2023
Remote work has become a bargaining chip–and that’s problematic
CommentaryRemote work has become a bargaining chip–and that’s problematic
By Job van der VoortMay 4, 2023
The long-overlooked solution to upend health care economics: Bringing the hospital home
CommentaryThe long-overlooked solution to upend health care economics: Bringing the hospital home
By Robert ReissMay 3, 2023
Work friendships could be what gets you through the next recession, according to new research
CommentaryWork friendships could be what gets you through the next recession, according to new research
By Natalie Baumgartner and Hannah YardleyMay 3, 2023
  • Credit scoring is pseudoscience–and it perpetuates the consequences of slavery and segregation
    CommentaryCredit scoring is pseudoscience–and it perpetuates the consequences of slavery and segregation
    By Bernice A. King and Ashley BellApril 19, 2023
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CommentaryStanford researchers scoured every reputable study for the link between video games and gun violence that politicians point to. Here’s what the review found
By David Dupee, Varun Thvar and Nina VasanMay 2, 2023
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CommentaryWhere’s your money? Your bank should be able to tell you
By Stephane LintnerMay 2, 2023
Refugees are some of America’s most successful entrepreneurs. Here are the 3 mental models born out of hardship that help them thrive
CommentaryRefugees are some of America’s most successful entrepreneurs. Here are the 3 mental models born out of hardship that help them thrive
By Sherzod OdilovMay 1, 2023
Crypto is hitting its ‘trough of disillusionment.’ Like the internet, its next phase will be better
CommentaryCrypto is hitting its ‘trough of disillusionment.’ Like the internet, its next phase will be better
By Adam KovacevichMay 1, 2023
I’m an American who lives in Europe. Here’s how I reached my tipping point
CommentaryI’m an American who lives in Europe. Here’s how I reached my tipping point
By Bob BrodyApril 28, 2023
The FTC must free American workers, consumers, and entrepreneurs from noncompete agreements
CommentaryThe FTC must free American workers, consumers, and entrepreneurs from noncompete agreements
By John ArensmeyerApril 28, 2023
Randstad CEO: ‘Extending flexibility to all workers is the key to a more equal society’
CommentaryRandstad CEO: ‘Extending flexibility to all workers is the key to a more equal society’
By Sander van 't NoordendeApril 27, 2023
Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon are the product of America’s media landscape. It’s time to meet the exhausted majority’s rising demand for positive journalism
CommentaryTucker Carlson and Don Lemon are the product of America’s media landscape. It’s time to meet the exhausted majority’s rising demand for positive journalism
By Bruce Bond and Tom FishmanApril 27, 2023
Is it smart to be a ‘stupid genius’ like Elon Musk?
CommentaryIs it smart to be a ‘stupid genius’ like Elon Musk?
By Jeffrey SonnenfeldApril 27, 2023
Equity and meritocracy aren’t necessarily at odds. How I had to figure out the big E to rethink our company’s diversity approach
CommentaryEquity and meritocracy aren’t necessarily at odds. How I had to figure out the big E to rethink our company’s diversity approach
By Brian DoublesApril 26, 2023
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CommentaryMen don’t talk candidly about serious health issues at work. Here’s why that’s a problem
By Dean CarterApril 26, 2023
A new survey might be the first indication that economic woes are casting clouds over the push for climate action
CommentaryA new survey might be the first indication that economic woes are casting clouds over the push for climate action
By Kate BrandtApril 25, 2023
23andMe CEO: ‘The human genome revealed its secrets 20 years ago. It’s time to fulfill its promise of personalized health care’
Commentary23andMe CEO: ‘The human genome revealed its secrets 20 years ago. It’s time to fulfill its promise of personalized health care’
By Anne WojcickiApril 25, 2023
How a house fire eased my fears about being a working mother
CommentaryHow a house fire eased my fears about being a working mother
By Alyson WatsonApril 24, 2023
Corporations were never supposed to write the rules of the game. Now they need to help make them better for capitalism to survive
CommentaryCorporations were never supposed to write the rules of the game. Now they need to help make them better for capitalism to survive
By Maureen KlineApril 24, 2023
The real streaming wars are not between Netflix and Disney. Asian smart TV makers and Silicon Valley are vying to capture your living room–and upend legacy media
CommentaryThe real streaming wars are not between Netflix and Disney. Asian smart TV makers and Silicon Valley are vying to capture your living room–and upend legacy media
By Aden IkramApril 21, 2023
The destruction of nature threatens the world economy. It’s time to outlaw it as a serious financial crime
CommentaryThe destruction of nature threatens the world economy. It’s time to outlaw it as a serious financial crime
By Midori PaxtonApril 21, 2023
Thousands of entrepreneurs like me spent 30 years making Israel a global tech superpower. Undermining the legal system would destroy our life’s work
CommentaryThousands of entrepreneurs like me spent 30 years making Israel a global tech superpower. Undermining the legal system would destroy our life’s work
By Shlomo KramerApril 20, 2023
Global resources shark Glencore must understand the world is no longer for sale
CommentaryGlobal resources shark Glencore must understand the world is no longer for sale
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianApril 20, 2023
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