Dropping the VowelNovember 20, 2011
The phenomenon of Italian words losing the last vowel in New York and beyond.
UnflatteringJanuary 05, 2012
Facebook adds option for users to request photo takedowns due to unflattering images.
Offline IdentityJanuary 05, 2012
Facebook's move to own identities in the physical world with business cards.
Makers versus ViewersFebruary 12, 2012
Mimi Chun's perspective on the value of creation for makers versus the outcome for viewers.
Highway HouseNovember 23, 2012
A Chinese couple refused to allow the government to demolish their home, and the road was built around it.
Cultural ArbitrageDecember 28, 2012
A discussion on the concept of 'cultural arbitrage' and its relevance in today's society.
Idiots & Taking the Long ViewJanuary 07, 2013
Daniel Mendelsohn discusses the cultural critic's role in the age of technology and the enduring significance of Marshall McLuhan's individual-focused perspective.
Being Part of the StoryApril 20, 2013
The obsession with being involved in the spread of news rather than the content itself.
Constant PhotographyJuly 11, 2013
The era of after-the-fact photography and its impact on the nature of capturing experiences.
Seeing Through GamesJuly 23, 2013
The surreal experience of seeing real-life events as if they were from a video game.
Borges and SharknadoJuly 30, 2013
Borges and the Sharknado Problem: questioning the need for a 2-hour movie when a short story or a two-minute trailer might suffice.
Global TimeAugust 05, 2013
The impact of global media on time and audience when consuming content online.
Curiosity KillsAugust 08, 2013
The debate on curiosity and its impact on society.
Engineering CultureAugust 27, 2013
A look at the engineering culture at Percolate, praised for its lack of constraints.
MisinterpretationJanuary 02, 2014
The importance of uncelebrated preventive measures and the uncertain interpretation of historical events.
Tech plus CultureDecember 09, 2014
A comparison of Google and Facebook's approach to addressing global internet access.
Is it or isn't it?December 23, 2014
Different perspectives on the impact of technology on society and the workforce.