WIRED Editor Nicholas Thompson Explores Facebook's Alarming Potential to Disable Democracy
As the Editor-in-Chief of WIRED, Nicholas Thompson published two critical exposés on one of the world’s largest and most influential companies: Facebook. Now, in a conversation with WeTransfer’s President Damian Bradfield, Thomspon discusses the backlash the company has faced for their... Continue Reading →
The Origins of “An Epoch-Defining Bestseller”: The Guardian Profiles Shoshana Zuboff
We’re being watched, listened to—spied on—by the technology we interact with daily. In 2019, that’s not hyperbole, it’s fact; and one that even the companies harvesting our data openly admit. What does this mean for the future of human society? Few have tackled this topic with as much impact, vigor... Continue Reading →
I, Robot: Seth Stephens-Davidowitz Explores Our Changing Relationship With Technology for NPR.
When we want to figure out where to eat, what to see, or the answers to our embarrassing questions, we turn to Google. Seth Stephen Davidowitz, a former data scientist for the search engine, explains how our search history reveals more about us than we know. Seth Stephens-Davidowitz is the... Continue Reading →
The Future of Social Care: Anab Jain Explores the Role of Technology in New Short
The social care system in the UK is in crisis, with many care workers currently paid less than a living wage, and a projected shortage of 400,000 workers in the next decade. Technology is paraded as a bright, seamlessly integrated solution—but what are the realities of such a system? Entrepreneur... Continue Reading →
How Does Tech Influence Modern-Day Communication? Nicholas Thompson Weighs In
How does technology intersect with different life stages? What is the narrative of technological development today, as opposed to a decade ago? And how does it change the way we relate to one another? Nicholas Thompson—Editor-in-Chief of WIRED—weighs in on the most pressing questions about our... Continue Reading →
Wealthsimple CEO Michael Katchen Announces New High-Networth Investement Partner
Wealthsimple, the intelligent investment platform popular with millennials, is expanding its financial offerings. CEO Michael Katchen announced the company will be partnering with Grayhawk Investment Strategies, opening their services to high-networth families. Grayhawk Investment Strategies... Continue Reading →
The Final Frontier of Privacy: Nita Farahany Considers Mind-Reading Technology
Companies and governments are closer than ever to introducing mind-reading technology. The problem? Our legal system is ill-equipped to handle the privacy concerns that will no doubt accompany it. Neuro-ethicist Nita Farahany joins the conversation in Fast Company. There are a variety of reasons... Continue Reading →
Amazon and the Robot Revolution: Martin Ford Weighs in on the Leaders in Automation
How has Amazon integrated automation into its 600,000+ workforce? What will be the future of its employees? And how are we, as consumers, making that future happen? Martin Ford joins the Land of Giants podcast for a discussion on the Robot Revolution. Land of Giants, a podcast produced by Vox... Continue Reading →