Have you ever tried to describe a meme or a TikTok feud to a relatively offline individual? More often than not, you will come across as completely deranged. This is especially true with regard to the unhinged world of social media influencers, who, in a better world, we could safely ignore. The problem is that these accounts […]
Hot or not: being stranded on a deserted island
Seafaring adventures have had a grip on the Western imagination for hundreds of years. (Anyone else following the Ultimate World Cruise saga on TikTok?) Our latest release looks at a book that helped launch the genre and the format of novels, way back in the 1700s. Let’s take a closer look at Robinson Crusoe. The First Castaway Stories […]
What are the conditions for innovation?
In recent years, we’ve seen many governments around the world attempt to regulate Big Tech. But it’s tricky to regulate in a sector where you want to incentivize innovation. Our latest release, How Innovation Works, explores the issue, looking at key innovations throughout history as well as our prospects for the near and far future. Barriers […]
Is email ruining your life?
Have you ever fantasized about a life without email? While modern communication tools may seem to increase efficiency, they can actually slow our mental processes as we switch between tasks. Our inboxes can also be a source of frustration and anxiety as messages pile up. The question is: what are we supposed to do about it? […]
How to survive AI
There have been a lot of scary headlines about artificial intelligence. But underneath the drama, AI has been quietly become part of our lives, embedded in the products, services, and devices we use daily. So which is it? Is AI our worst nightmare, or could it just be…helpful? Managing Risk In The Coming Wave, AI expert […]
How to be a growth hacker
It’s one thing to want a huge following on social media, and quite another to make it happen. To build a massive global audience, you have to dream big but be patient. Success is a marathon, not a race, and it requires consistent effort over time. Ads Should Have Value The importance of building credibility and […]
No one’s beyond help
As we scroll through aspirational accounts on Instagram or TikTok — or slap on our own smiles for the next holiday gathering — it can be hard to remember how common depression is. That sense of isolation is a cruel illusion. After Marsha Linehan survived her own suicidal depression, she developed a new approach for […]
Navigating disruption in creative industries
Netflix used to be synonymous with streaming. But the landscape is much more chaotic these days, with content shuffling between platforms from month to month. (No, we’re still not over HBO changing its name to Max.) Our latest Instaread will help you make sense of the big picture. Survival of the Fittest The entertainment industries have historically […]
The future’s bright 😎
It’s normal to resist change. When cars were first introduced, many people thought they were a dangerous and unnecessary replacement for horses. And the English resisted using umbrellas at first because they thought that rain made them hearty and strong. (Seems crazy now, right?) Being too nostalgic can make us blind to future opportunities. How […]
Unmasking high-tech threats
The world’s most famous hacker died a few months ago. Of course, by the time Kevin Mitnick passed away, he had pivoted to become a security consultant. (As it turns out, becoming famous as a hacker is a professional liability.) Written after he spent five years in prison, Mitnick’s essential text on tech security is […]
