Dogecoin. WeWork. The Metaverse. It was an era of illusory and ridiculous promises. Story Published at: January 16, 2023 at 10:00AM Continue Reading…
The Crypto Collapse and the End of Magical Thinking That Infected Capitalism
A Chorus of Hopes for 2023
A mayor, a veteran and others share their visions for the coming year. Story Published at: January 2, 2023 at 04:00PM Continue Reading…
The Thorny Questions Raised by Charitable Giving
Who should get our money, and can we make a difference? Story Published at: December 26, 2022 at 04:00PM Continue Reading…
Was the World Collapsing? Or Were You Just Freaking Out?
In 2022, we debated the apocalypse. Story Published at: December 20, 2022 at 10:04AM Continue Reading…
What (if Anything) Did You Change Your Mind About This Year?
Student loans. The war in Ukraine. Queen Elizabeth. These are the arguments that defined the year. Story Published at: December 20, 2022 at 10:00AM Continue Reading…
Why Petulant Oligarchs Rule Our World
The cult of the genius entrepreneur has done a lot of damage. Story Published at: December 20, 2022 at 12:00AM Continue Reading…
Out With the Old and in With the … What Exactly?
How about some predictions for the new year? Story Published at: December 19, 2022 at 10:00AM Continue Reading…
Celebrity Crypto-Hawkers Should Get a Close Look
Fame should not be a “get out of jail free” card when it comes to crypto fraud. Story Published at: December 17, 2022 at 02:00PM Continue Reading…
Warnock’s Narrow Victory Over Walker in Georgia
Positive and negative takeaways from the close runoff. Also: Donald Trump’s very bad day; the crypto illusion; breastfeeding; food and our values. Story Published at: December 7, 2022 at 05:41PM Continue Reading…
Blockchains, What Are They Good For?
Growing evidence says, absolutely nothing. Story Published at: December 2, 2022 at 12:00AM Continue Reading…