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The ‘radical optimism’ philosophy that gave us the Google Glass
Tech
The ‘radical optimism’ philosophy that gave us the Google Glass
By Frederik G. PferdtJune 21, 2024
The mental health industry is booming. Next up? Social health innovation
Health
The mental health industry is booming. Next up? Social health innovation
By Kasley KillamJune 18, 2024
The government using taxpayer money to bail out banks will unavoidably continue. Here’s why
Finance
The government using taxpayer money to bail out banks will unavoidably continue. Here’s why
By Paolo ZannoniJune 11, 2024
How ER became ‘the big box retailer of healthcare’—and why it’s costing us all
Health
How ER became ‘the big box retailer of healthcare’—and why it’s costing us all
By Hal RosenbluthJune 7, 2024
‘Fail fast’ has become the de facto business success formula. Most entrepreneurs can’t afford to fail once
Success
‘Fail fast’ has become the de facto business success formula. Most entrepreneurs can’t afford to fail once
By Luv TulsidasJune 4, 2024
"Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance" by Bryce Tingle.
Finance
Confusion over ESG—and what it means in practice—continues unabated. Here’s the key question
By Bryce C. TingleMay 30, 2024
Photo of Tom Steyer
Environment
Climate investor Tom Steyer: ‘I’m 100% sure that bringing children into this world is still the right thing to do’
By Tom SteyerMay 28, 2024
Portrait of young red headed woman.
Success
Gen Z ignores brand messaging by default. Here’s how to win their attention—and loyalty
By Mitch DucklerMay 23, 2024
Macy's
Leadership
Meet America’s first female retail executive: By 25 years old she was Macy’s second in command and she created the iconic red star logo
By Stephanie ForsheeMay 14, 2024
A billionaires’ tax is justified—and Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are inspired by more than money
Finance
A billionaires’ tax is justified—and Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are inspired by more than money
By Joseph E. StiglitzMay 12, 2024
Smartphones have taken over our lives and free time—but the process began with the phonograph more than 100 years ago
Tech
Smartphones have taken over our lives and free time—but the process began with the phonograph more than 100 years ago
By Gary S. CrossMay 8, 2024
"The 15-Minute City: A Solution to Saving Our Time & Our Planet," by Carlos Moreno
Lifestyle
How cities grew fragmented, segregated, and polluted—and why they now strive for walkability, community, and urban nature
By Carlos MorenoMay 7, 2024
What’s it like to be CEO? In a word, lonely—and you might not know for years, or decades, whether you did a good job
Leadership
What’s it like to be CEO? In a word, lonely—and you might not know for years, or decades, whether you did a good job
By Ty WigginsMay 7, 2024
Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie transformed America with their music—and were financially exploited because of their race
Success
Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie transformed America with their music—and were financially exploited because of their race
By Larry TyeMay 4, 2024
Gen Zers and millennials are switching jobs at an accelerating pace, and it’s paying off. Here’s where it can still go wrong
Success
Gen Zers and millennials are switching jobs at an accelerating pace, and it’s paying off. Here’s where it can still go wrong
By Scott GallowayApril 23, 2024
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