Entries in Innovation Hub by Marc Sollinger
Pokemon Go may or may not be a fad… but augmented reality will change the way we see the world. Kellian Adams Pletcher talks about this new frontier in storytelling.
There was a battle for the soul of Silicon Valley, and the Libertarians won. Investing legend Roger McNamee talks about how the tech world has changed - and why that could slow future progress.
Political campaigns know A LOT about you. Sasha Issenberg tells us how they’re using this data to make sure their candidate wins.
Think Silicon Valley is a haven for liberals and hippies? Think again. Investing legend Roger McNamee explains why the libertarians have won the battle for Silicon Valley. Read more...
Whether you’re about to get married, can’t stop talking about Chad from work, or are just wondering about the changing face of America… we’ve got stories for you. Read more....
There are certain words I just can’t write in this sentence. Profanity. Swear words. But… why? Benjamin Bergen explains the science of swearing. Read more....
Robots might be coming for your job… but that doesn’t mean you should be scared. Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson say that we can embrace automation AND maintain middle-class jobs.
What’s the secret to encouraging more start-ups? Apparently, stronger social safety nets. Harvard Business School professor Gareth Olds explains the connection between entrepreneurship and food stamps.
Millennials aren’t entitled - the job market just fell to pieces around them. The Washington Post’s Catherine Rampell on how a tough job outlook is shaping our politics.
Millennials are angry, workers are worried about robots, and manufacturing jobs aren’t coming back. Depressed yet? Catherine Rampell explains the future of work. Read more....
What secrets do your genes hold? Carl Zimmer tells us what he discovered when he sequenced his entire genome, and how genetics will shape the future of medicine. Read more....
Summer is winding down, and we're bummed, and suspect you might be, too. Luckily, we've got some of the best Innovation Hub conversations of the past year to get you amped for sweater-weather. Read more....
Meet a guy who some would call the 15th-century Donald Trump. Seriously. Chris Kutarna explains how the modern world is connected to the Renaissance.
Barbra Streisand isn’t just a funny girl. She’s a Hollywood pioneer. Neal Gabler examines how Streisand shaped American culture.
There’s a reason why there’s a Starbucks on every single street corner. We’ll find out why Starbucks succeeded, and what lessons everyone can learn from the coffee chain.
Tinder might be tough, but getting together in 1896 was even tougher. Turns out, early dinner dates got mistaken for prostitution. Author Moira Weigel tells us about the invention of dating.
It’s easy to find a date online, but have you ever tried to find a friend? We take a journey into the world of online friending (i.e. we go on a date).
The internet isn’t just important to our economy and our social lives… it’s also a work of art. Virginia Heffernan explains the magic of the internet.
