Entries in Innovation Hub by Marc Sollinger

Truman Capote didn’t think creativity could be taught. Professor Scott Barry Kauffman and Carolyn Gregoire tell us why he might be wrong. 

Meet the CEO who creates scary go-karts in his free time. Autodesk CEO Carl Bass gives us a peek into the future of making things.

Think learning to code will keep you employed? Think again. Harvard’s David Deming says the best way to futureproof your job might be to learn how to talk to people

What do Hollywood SFX, bridges, and DNA visualizations have in common? The answer just might be Autodesk. CEO Carl Bass explains how they virtually design the physical world. Read More...

If you’re looking to future-proof your job, the best way might be to brush up on your social skills. Researcher David Deming explains. Read More...

All of a sudden, Silicon Valley cares about Moments. Slate writer Will Oremus explains why everyone’s jumping on the bandwagon. Read More...

This week, we focus on towering figures of all kinds. Read More...

Holidays got you down? Well, this week we’ve got stories about two of the most depressing subjects imaginable, and we’ll find out why they might not be as bad as you think. Read More...

Imagine explaining plate tectonics using only the 1000 most common words in the English language. XKCD’s Randall Munroe did just that, and he’s learned some lessons about science education. Read More...

Ever wonder why Crocs caught on? Jonah Berger explains the strange science behind popularity. Read More...

Picture the Kardashian sisters in the 1800s. Professor Sharon Marcus explains why their celebrity might not have been too out of place. Read More...

Arguing about politics with your family? Stanford’s Robb Willer explains how to win them over. Read More...