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Inventors are eyeing your home office
The lockdowns triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic set off a significant shift in new patent applications toward technologies that support working remotely.
At work, your voice is underrated. So call me, maybe.
There’s a better way to stay connected that simply requires reacquainting ourselves with a tried-and-true technology—the telephone.
Debt still matters
When the government borrows, someone—eventually—will have to pay it back.
How quickly will unemployment figures recover?
Despite eye-catching jobless numbers, there’s reason to hope for improvement in the labor market.
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A credit warning can spook employees
At companies for which a rating downgrade is likely, employees increase their contacts on LinkedIn.
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More than 50 million Americans can’t return to work fully until schools reopen
A resumption of commercial activity without the return of childcare could add a new dimension to economic inequality.
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Can regulation rein in algorithmic bias?
A Q&A on managing the social impact of A.I.
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Why big-tech mergers stifle innovation
The traditional economic model where high-priced buyouts helped drive innovation may no longer apply.
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There are two Americas, and age is the divider
People become more conservative by about 45 years old.
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Kids can have their cake and their broccoli too
Capitalize on children’s appreciation for variety to encourage healthy eating.