FastCo Exclusives Video Playlist

FastCo Exclusives

“Crazy Rich Asians” is setting a precedent for Hollywood

The film is Hollywood’s first movie in 25 years to feature a majority-Asian cast, and it doesn’t disappoint.

“Crazy Rich Asians” is setting a precedent for Hollywood

I spent a day at Bulletproof Alpha Labs--here’s what happened

Dave Asprey, founder and CEO of Bulletproof, is considered by many to be the father of modern-day biohacking. Fast Company writer John Converse Townsend recently traveled to Asprey’s home lab on Vancouver Island, in Canada, for a crash course in the Bulletproof lifestyle--complete with high-tech, sci-fi-like machines and, of course, a cup of Bulletproof Coffee made by the cult hero himself.

I spent a day at Bulletproof Alpha Labs--here’s what happened

Eighth Grade highlights the effect social media has on developing adolescents

Bo Burnham’s new film explores how social media apps like Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube are impacting teenagers’ everyday lives.

Eighth Grade highlights the effect social media has on developing adolescents

This chic wineshop only sells bottles produced by women

Vinovore is an L.A. wine and goods shop that focuses solely on female winemakers.

This chic wineshop only sells bottles produced by women

The debate around 3D-printed guns is murky territory for gun control

Cody Wilson of Defense Distributed, an online organization that develops digital firearms files, was set to release the downloadable blueprints for several guns on August 1st, 2018. The guns (including AR-15 style-rifles) can be created using a 3D printer, sparking outrage amongst gun control groups. Merely hours before the release, a federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked the move with a restraining order. But this debate raises several concerns connected to the case such as freedom of speech, gun control (including Parkland's Everytown movement), advancing technology, and Trump's involvement with the NRA

The debate around 3D-printed guns is murky territory for gun control

How Gap’s innovative automation system in factories keeps business booming

In Fishkill, New York, they’ve installed next-generation automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), which have the capacity to store and retrieve over 330,000 cases of merchandise per day and can process billions of dollars in online orders a year.

How Gap’s innovative automation system in factories keeps business booming

How to micromanage your way to the top

Becky Vasco believes that to be successful, you must do everything yourself. Watch her masterclass to learn how.

How to micromanage your way to the top

Daveed Diggs's "Blindspotting" tackles race and police brutality head on

The "Hamilton" star dishes on what it's like being a black creative in Hollywood, and talks about his new movie, "Blindspotting," which puts a spotlight on race relations and police brutality.

Daveed Diggs's "Blindspotting" tackles race and police brutality head on

The woman making Marvel more diverse

More female and minority superheroes have found their way into Marvel’s comic books, an effort spearheaded by the company’s VP of content and character development, Sana Amanat.

The woman making Marvel more diverse

Walton Goggins wants to bottle Los Angeles with his spirit brand

The actor and his partner, former cinematographer Matthew Alper, have created Mulholland Distilling--vodka, gin, and whiskey--that captures the essence of the City of Angels. And their new private salon in the city’s art district, the Mulholland Room, helps to embody their brand.

Ideas

Should you really be scared about weed killer in your cereal?

How the money donated to Hurricane Harvey relief was spent

This perfume smells good–and does good

Entertainment

What Netflix needs to do to make a successful late-night show

“Crazy Rich Asians” is, indeed, Asian enough for us

The ultimate “Thanksgiving in the Trump era” movie is coming soon

Co.Design

What it’s like to design for Sesame Workshop

Ikea debuts its least Ikea-like collection yet

Your jeans are sexist

Fast Company

What Netflix needs to do to make a successful late-night show

The shelf company, one weird trick Paul Manafort allegedly used

You haven’t seen this 1990 Steve Jobs video, but should