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These artists came to Austin for SXSW. How they persisted despite being stranded by coronavirus

Despite Austin cancelling SXSW, these artists and organizations managed to create their own version—and, in a weird way, it brought SXSW back to its roots.

These artists came to Austin for SXSW. How they persisted despite being stranded by coronavirus

GoFundMe campaign is tipping service workers screwed by SXSW cancellation

Most donated tips are $10-$50.

GoFundMe campaign is tipping service workers screwed by SXSW cancellation

SXSW 2020 canceled after Austin mayor declares coronavirus a ‘local disaster’

The event’s cancellation is certain to spark serious ripple effects across the Texas capital.

SXSW 2020 canceled after Austin mayor declares coronavirus a ‘local disaster’

Bond is sidelined, Mulan’s on the fence: How COVID-19 coronavirus is upending entertainment

Here’s the state of play as the pandemic starts to spread in the United States.

Bond is sidelined, Mulan’s on the fence: How COVID-19 coronavirus is upending entertainment

These mobile homeless shelters fit in a backpack

The Sheltersuit has been distributed to refugees and homeless people across Europe. Now the organization is producing a warm-weather version in the U.S.

These mobile homeless shelters fit in a backpack

Amazon could soon force you to go on a diet, according to one futurist

Tech giants will overtake our homes–and once you’re locked into one ecosystem, you won’t be able to escape, says Amy Webb.

Amazon could soon force you to go on a diet, according to one futurist

I tried to understand location tracking. It’s nearly impossible

I discovered that even when it’s collected in a way that protects privacy, location data ultimately helps companies more than people.

I tried to understand location tracking. It’s nearly impossible

Full text: T Bone Burnett rips Big Tech “surveillance capitalists” in blistering SXSW keynote

“These surveillance capitalists do not have the ethical foundation to be able to order society as they have presumed to do.

Full text: T Bone Burnett rips Big Tech “surveillance capitalists” in blistering SXSW keynote

Privacy in 2034: A corporation owns your DNA (and maybe your body)

NYU professor Amy Webb believes the future of privacy is currently taking shape–and there’s a real chance of a truly catastrophic outcome.

Privacy in 2034: A corporation owns your DNA (and maybe your body)

Why Oprah said Tarell Alvin McCraney’s new show was the best pitch she’s ever heard

The playwright and screenwriter makes his first foray into TV with OWN’s new drama David Makes Man–and Oprah is really, really excited about it.

Why Oprah said Tarell Alvin McCraney’s new show was the best pitch she’s ever heard

Roger McNamee: “Why is it legal to collect data on kids, let alone sell it?”

The early Facebook advisor and outspoken critic believes that antitrust is the only way to curb the power of companies like Google, Amazon, and Facebook.

Roger McNamee: “Why is it legal to collect data on kids, let alone sell it?”

How Milk Bar’s Christina Tosi reacted when the cookie crumbled

“How do you applaud failure for taking risks, as opposed to failure for not reaching far enough?”

How Milk Bar’s Christina Tosi reacted when the cookie crumbled

Will Hurd will be heard on China’s threat to U.S. dominance

“There is no question that China has stolen our intellectual property. If you’re doing something interesting, the Chinese already know.”

Will Hurd will be heard on China’s threat to U.S. dominance

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “We should be excited about automation”

In a talk at SXSW, the New York Congresswoman notes that automation is a net positive when the government offers a social safety net.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “We should be excited about automation”

Management tips from director, producer, actress, and writer Pamela Adlon

The Better Things creator talks about how she runs her semi-autobiographical show (hint: like a mother).

Management tips from director, producer, actress, and writer Pamela Adlon

How Calm is going beyond an app to promote meditation and mindfulness

Calm cofounder Michael Acton Smith took the stage at the Fast Company Grill with Matthew McConaughey to explain his mission for “mental fitness.”

How Calm is going beyond an app to promote meditation and mindfulness

Howard Schultz thinks he knows how to fix capitalism

Make companies more like Starbucks.

Howard Schultz thinks he knows how to fix capitalism

Nike and Mattel on why the least active generation in history needs physical playtime

At the Fast Company Grill in Austin, executives from Nike and Mattel, and the Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross talked about the importance of play in the lives of kids–and adults.

Nike and Mattel on why the least active generation in history needs physical playtime

Is it time for scooters to be put in their place?

Lyft thinks e-scooters are overdue for a docking system of their own.

Is it time for scooters to be put in their place?

London’s mayor has a plan to fight fake news that doesn’t involve killing social media

During SXSW last month, the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, sat down with Fast Company to explain how his city is expanding its footprint in the tech industry and where the line is for government regulation that doesn’t impede innovation. This was, of course, before news of British political data firm Cambridge Analytica’s involvement in … Continue reading “London’s mayor has a plan to fight fake news that doesn’t involve killing social media”

London’s mayor has a plan to fight fake news that doesn’t involve killing social media

Impact

U.S. billionaires got $845 billion richer since the start of the pandemic

This whale-detection tech helps cargo ships avoid deadly crashes

Mastercard will spend $500 million to expand financial access in Black communities

News

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Sexuality researchers say this is the most effective way to flirt—with men, at least

Co.Design

LeBron James’s More Than a Vote and NAACP launch recruitment ad for election poll workers

Rent the Runway cuts unlimited subscription model

Why the West Coast’s orange sky was so unsettling, according to color theory

Work Life

Why building a muscle for uncertainty is the most important thing you can do

The single collaboration tip your virtual team needs for remote productivity

6 types of bad bosses and how to deal with them