The Boom in Invisible Advertising

Key Takeaway A new form of social-media advertising is increasingly designed not to look like advertising at all. Brands, especially smaller technology companies, pay everyday users and small creators to

The Algorithm That Decides for People

Key Takeaway Artificial intelligence and algorithmic systems can help doctors, insurers and public programs process large volumes of information quickly. But when a system moves from supporting a decision to

A New Era of Biotechnology

Key Takeaway Biotechnology is entering a new phase in environmental conservation. Scientists are no longer thinking only about restoring damaged ecosystems; some are testing whether species themselves can be helped

The New Economics of VIP Tickets

Key Takeaway Live music is increasingly sold as more than admission to a concert. Premium packages, early entry, dedicated areas, exclusive merchandise and proximity to the stage are turning a

Basic Income – What We Actually Know

What is a basic income? A universal basic income is defined by three features. It is universal – everyone in a defined group receives it, with no means test. It