The future was on my mind a lot this week, probably because several stories were arguing for its importance and vulnerability. Some of it was the mid-term election, which the press kept reminding us was about choosing our political future, as if … [Continue reading]
Introducing some risk into your life and work can remind you what it’s like to feel alive. Not that we’re sleepwalking exactly, but if “personal comfort” trumps most other considerations, you have probably insulated yourself from anything more … [Continue reading]
It looks pretty fine, doesn’t it? You'll no longer need a car of your own because this cozy little pod will come whenever you need it. All you'll have to do is to buy a 30- or 60-ride plan and press "Come on over and get me" on your phone. You … [Continue reading]
Maintaining human priorities in the face of new technologies always feels like “a rearguard action.” You struggle to prevent something bad from happening even when it seems like it may be too late. The promise of the next tool or system … [Continue reading]
Some of us believe that entrepreneurs can lead us to a better future through their drive and innovation. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and, at least until recently, Elon Musk fill these bubbles of belief. We’ve also come to believe that these masters of … [Continue reading]
