ImpactThese mobile homeless shelters fit in a backpackThe Sheltersuit has been distributed to refugees and homeless people across Europe. Now the organization is producing a warm-weather version in the U.S.
Co.DesignAmazon could soon force you to go on a diet, according to one futuristTech giants will overtake our homes–and once you’re locked into one ecosystem, you won’t be able to escape, says Amy Webb.
Co.DesignI tried to understand location tracking. It’s nearly impossibleI discovered that even when it’s collected in a way that protects privacy, location data ultimately helps companies more than people.
Co.DesignPrivacy 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.
CreativityWhy Oprah said Tarell Alvin McCraney’s new show was the best pitch she’s ever heardThe 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.
TechRoger 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.
Work LifeHow 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?”
Co.DesignAlexandria 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.
CreativityManagement tips from director, producer, actress, and writer Pamela AdlonThe Better Things creator talks about how she runs her semi-autobiographical show (hint: like a mother).
CreativityHow Calm is going beyond an app to promote meditation and mindfulnessCalm cofounder Michael Acton Smith took the stage at the Fast Company Grill with Matthew McConaughey to explain his mission for “mental fitness.”
ImpactIs it time for scooters to be put in their place?Lyft thinks e-scooters are overdue for a docking system of their own.
Tech“Being Everywhere Is Not Enough”: The 5 New Rules Of BrandingAdvertising is historically rooted in persuading people. Today, it has to serve them. Droga5’s chief design officer shows how.
Most Innovative CompaniesAllbirds Just Invented Summertime Sneakers That Are Actually Made Out Of TreesGood news, Allbirds fans: These new shoes, made of eucalyptus fibers, will keep your feet cool and well-ventilated during the warmer months.
Work LifeHow A Sabbatical Can Radically Hack ProductivityElizabeth Schwartz’s five-month hike on the Pacific Crest Trail was an exercise in letting go and trusting that work would still be there when she got back.
ImpactMIT scientists have figured out how to make plants grow in soil that should be too salty for plants