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What is human-centric design, and why does it matter?
We have a growing problem in making our institutions work for humans. Across society, and especially in business, humans are increasingly treated as resources to be squeezed rather than...
AI romance is not a bug
OpenAI, Meta, and Elon Musk’s xAI are not accidentally drifting into romance and sex. They are deliberately inviting it. In recent months, major AI companies have opened the door...
How the late Valentino Garavani mastered the art of the brand color
Close your eyes and picture the word “Valentino.” Chances are, you’re seeing a very specific shade of red. This visual imprint is part of the creative legacy left behind...
The story behind Macron’s expensive sunglasses
The day after French President Emmanuel Macron wore a pair of Henry Jullien Pacific S 01 aviator sunglasses during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland,...
Trump administration drops appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges
The Trump administration is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion threatening federal funding to the nation’s schools and colleges. The...
Stock market steadies after Trump says he won’t forcibly take Greenland
The U.S. stock market is steadying following its worst day since October, though some signs of fear remain on Wall Street Wednesday about President Donald Trump’s desire to take Greenland. The S&P...
The company Americans say is the best place to work in 2026 isn’t who you think
For as much as we heard about AI in the past year, the top two best places to work in the U.S. are decidedly AI-free. Crew Carwash, an Indianapolis-based...
The line in Trump’s Davos speech that stock markets cared most about
After a brief sell-off in the run-up to Donald Trump’s speech to global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday, markets are up, after the...
4 strategies for building a ‘good enough’ financial plan and portfolio
I’m a classic satisficer: I’m usually quick about making decisions and often fall back on the tried-and-true. Some people are optimizers, carefully analyzing almost every choice, whether it’s a...
Rethinking AI’s future in an augmented workplace
“Our findings suggest that the continuation of the status quo, the basic expectation of most economists, is actually the least likely outcome,” Davis says. “We project that AI will...
Warren Buffett’s successor could be selling off millions of Berkshire Hathaway’s Kraft Heinz shares
Warren Buffett’s successor appears to be considering his first significant move after taking over as CEO this month.Kraft Heinz warned investors Tuesday that Berkshire Hathaway may be interested in...
