Driven To Distraction

Computers have invaded the modern classroom. Is that good? Our use of computers (especially laptops), smartphones and tablets is indeed an important new behaviour that likely will have lasting implications in the field of education. From younger children who play...

Music To My Ears

I like listening to music, and I like the fact that I can now obtain most music in a matter of seconds. Digitally. Columbia Professor Rita McGrath shared a great deal of insights about the current music industry in her recent post on billboard.com. Titled “The...

Is anyone safe from the future?

The Economist is one of the best-written journals published. And while it skews toward a conservative bent, it doesn’t shy away from taking on BIG questions. The cover story from the January 12 issue is a good example. “Innovation pessimism: Has the ideas machine...