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Infographic: Who Is Occupy Wall Street?

Visualizing the results of 5,006 completed surveys at occupywallst.org, data shared exclusively with Fast Company.READ»

The Demographics Of Occupy Wall Street

Students are a big contingent at Zuccotti Park and other occupations. But a new study shows that online support crosses age, income and political boundaries. Look out for the rich, nonpartisan mobs.READ»

Living And Working To 100

The good news is that many of us will live to be over 100 years old. The challenge will be--and already is--preparing ourselves for new jobs as technology advances and markets change. This requires workforce training and education on ...READ»

Green Living for an Aging Population

Some things are uncertain about our future while others are quite clear, and one thing that's clear is that we're getting older. And it's not just you or me, but the whole country. The U.S. population is aging, with a demographic ...READ»

Can America Compete Against a Rising Young World?

In a speech pitched in the language of business rather than politics, President Obama challenged the U.S. to "win the future" against a rising tide of new competitors.READ»

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A Demography of the iPad

Only 3% of Americans currently own tablets--but fully 20% plan to soon, according to a new survey.READ»

Senior Moment: Tweetin' Grannies and Gramps Outpace Social Whippersnappers

Pew has just revealed results from its Internet and American Life Project survey and found that the fastest growing demographic adopting social media is folks over 50. READ»

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China: Number Two With a Bullet

China's rapid rise -- it's now officially the world's second largest economy -- conceals the tensions in a nation desperate to get rich before it gets old.READ»

From the Young World to Your World

How will the next billion Netizens change the Web and the world? What can we learn from them? And how does their rise change the game in emerging markets? READ»

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Facebook Rolls Out Insights Analytics Tools: Now You Can Tell Who "Likes" What

Facebook's Insights dashboard, a new crop of analytics tools, finally rolled out today. It gives more information and control regarding Facebook users' sharing data. READ»

Infographic: Every Country's #1 at Something

A stunning look at the inner workings of every region in the world.READ»

Welcome Generation Alpha

The birth of a baby prompts Marketing consultant Jim Perry to wonder about the corporate world's role in shaping the future for a new demographic cohort.READ»

Infographic of the Day: What's Your Social Currency?

Data pulled from the Web site Where's George?, which charts the travels of American money, can help reveal hidden patterns of human behavior.READ»

If Your 9-Year-Old Doesn't Have a Cell Phone, He's Not Socializing Enough

One in five kids have their own cell phone by the time they are 8 years old, according to Nielsen's latest survey.READ»

Infographic of the Day: Facebook Measures "Gross National Happiness"

Facebook maps how happy its users are, based on the words in their profiles.READ»

Mackey's Op-Ed Tarnishes Whole Foods Brand Image

Whole Foods’ standing among its core constituency is less than it was before CEO John Mackey wrote a well-publicized op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, attempting to put the brakes on health care reform. According to ...READ»

Mackey's Op-Ed Tarnishes Whole Foods Brand Image

Whole Foods’ standing among its core constituency is less than it was before CEO John Mackey wrote a well-publicized op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, attempting to put the brakes on health care reform. According to ...READ»

How Demographics Can Play Out in Fridge Design

A striking refrigerator concept actually tells a story about changes in the way we live.READ»

Funny Or Die: Bud Light's Slump Pegged to Serious Ads

The one-time king of light beers has struggled to attract younger drinkers because it went away from its history of humorous advertising. What's the lesson for aging brands seeking new audiences?READ»