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A college student's view on pivoting and the success of the Bezos, Jobs, and Musk's of the world.

Opinions, All, News & AnalysisAndre RadenskyMarch 16, 2018self help, pivoting, failure, tenacity, attitude, success, Jeff Bezos, culture, fail, Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, individual, unique

Artificial Intelligence: Moving Society to a Brighter or Darker Future?

"Although artificial intelligence is advancing society in almost every industry, we need to make sure that optimization does not sacrifice public welfare, and that the quality of life for all is elevated.

All, Technology, Opinions, News & AnalysisLilly ChadwickMarch 15, 2018AI, artificial intelligence, Facebook, facebook recognition, netflix, tagging friends, bill gates, elon musk, tesla, CEO, spacex, stephen hawking, police

An Olympic Competition for Attention: Technology at Tokyo 2020

How will Japan's emphasis on emerging technology play out during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo?

All, News & Analysis, Technology, InternationalAustin StiefelmaierMarch 15, 2018Pyeongchang, Winter, Winter Olympics, technology, South Korea, 5g, Wireless, VR, tecnological, innova, innovation, powerhouse, East Asia, Japan, Tokyo, 2020, Intel, video stream, facial recognition, security, city, urban, safety, attention Comment

March Money Madness

Should collegiate athletes be compensated for their participation in sports?

Hate Snapchat's New Update? So does Kylie Jenner.

From #sponsored to speaking out, influencers can make or break the success of brands.

Lifestyle, Opinions, All, News & Analysis, CultureMallory WilliamsonMarch 12, 2018magazine, ads, advertising, product, product placement, videos, photos, celebrity, spokespeople, public figure, culture, social media, unfiltered, Snapchat, Kylie Jenner, Twitter, Stocks, Dove, brands, promos, promotions

The Light Phone 2: A Deviation from Communitainment

One company is attempting to reduce distractions created by technology by modifying the source.

All, Culture, Technology, News & AnalysisOlivia LeSueurMarch 12, 2018apps, smartphones, culture, new product, phone, mobile, The Light Phone 2, protoype, norm, dependency, social media, communitainment, modern, entertainment, technology

The Kings and Queens of E-commerce

How influencers are dominating the E-commerce space and threatening traditional malls and in-person purchases.

Lifestyle, All, Culture, News & AnalysisYasmine ShafaieMarch 12, 2018makeup, lip kits, Kylie Jenner, demand, website, Ecommerce, e-commerce, Kylie Cosmetics, malls, stores, consumers, high-end, online, Cyber Monday, holiday, Amason, organic, AmazonFresh, Alexa, membership, apps, Fitle, 3D, technology, clothes, style, fashion, innovation

Former Starbucks SVP Pays It Forward

A profile on Andrew Alfano: President and COO of The Learning Experience.

InterviewsCatherine BenedictMarch 9, 2018Starbucks, The Learning Experience, COO, Andrew Alfano, restaurant, service, non-profit, children, education, preschool, Connecting People (F18)

Reality TV turns into 'Survival of the Fittest'

A British reality show displays the harms of prioritizing monetizing our attention.

Norway: The Little Country That Could

How Norway dominated the Winter Olympic Games, again.

Opinions, News & Analysis, Culture, InternationalEdward MowinckelMarch 7, 2018Norway, Winter Olympics, Olympics, Olympic games, Edward Mowinckel, South Korea, Pyeongchang, Scandinavia, medals, competition, rankings, winter sports

The Generation of Representation: Examining TV’s Changing Social Impact

Should TV shows take a firm stance on social issues?

Zooming In: China’s Surveillance State

George Orwell's 1984 seems oddly reminiscent in China's modern-day surveillance state.

The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of India

Ever wondered what entrepreneurship looks like beyond Silicon Valley and Silicon Alley? Here's how India is approaching the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Why We Should Be Concerned About Disney’s Acquisition of 21st Century Fox

The benefits and potential problems with the 21st Century Fox acquisition of Disney: monopolization or creative opportunity?

News & Analysis, Finance & BusinessOlivia LeSueurFebruary 26, 2018Disney, 21st Century Fox, AT&T, Time Warner, CNN, Comcast, NBC, Trump, Rupert Murdoch, Obama, anti-trusts, mergers, Variety, David Cicilline

Exclusive Interview: Myron Gellman, Managing Director and Principal at Mercadien

InterviewsGrace GuanFebruary 22, 2018Interview, Mercadien, Myron Gellman, Managing Director, business, consulting, CEO, New Jersey, management, intellectual curiosity

Exclusive Interview with William T. Russell, Jr.

William T. Russell, Jr. is a Partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.

InterviewsGrace GuanFebruary 20, 2018Interview, corporate law, Princeton, undergraduate, New York, Bill Russell

Theatre for One, by One

One company rethinks the way new theatre is made, from the ground up.

News & Analysis, CultureWilliam KeiserFebruary 1, 2018theatre, theater, consulting, production, performance, arts, culture, OctopusTheatricals, startup, entrepreneurship, small business

A Little Supply, a Lot of Demand: The Evolution of Ticket Scalping

We’ve all been there before. Your favorite artist just announced a show, and tickets seem impossibly cheap

News & Analysis, Finance & BusinessHannah PoulerJanuary 26, 2018music, music industry, ticket scalping, resale, ticket resale, secondary market, david marcus, lin-manuel miranda

What does the future hold for Snapchat?

Where will Snapchat be in the next year? That’s the question on everyone’s lips as the popular mobile messaging and multimedia mobile app continues to undergo growing pains in its quest for social media domination.

News & Analysis, Finance & BusinessCatherine BenedictJanuary 23, 2018Snap, Snapchat, apps, Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy, IPO, new users, entrepreneurship, revenue, mobile advertising, Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan, original video content, millennials, social media

A Non-Neutral Call for Net Neutrality

Imagine a United States without net neutrality.

Opinions, News & Analysis, Technology, Politics, USNorman XiongJanuary 18, 2018net neutrality, Federal Communications Commission, FCC, internet, competition, internet service provider, ISP