Some multigenerational companies or their predecessors have committed acts in the past that would be anathema today – they invested in or owned slaves, for example, or they were complicit in crimes against humanity. How should today’s executives respond to such historical transgressions? Drawing on her recent book about the
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What Can Corporations Do To Effectively And Authentically Support Racial Justice?
As protests against racial injustice sweep the country, U.S. corporations have pursued a wide variety of strategies to express their solidarity with the BLM movement. But these corporate actions often fall flat, appearing inauthentic to many consumers. What can corporations do to effectively and authentically support racial justice? The authors
How To Validate Your Start-Up Idea: Here Are 7 Important Steps
Business ideas come in all shapes and sizes. From the innovative and ground-breaking to the thoughtful and game – changing, ideas are the vessels that drive the growth and success of a business. But how do you validate a business idea? How do you know if your exciting new concept
The Facebook Dilemma – Part 2
FRONTLINE investigates a series of warnings to Facebook as it grew into a global empire. A series of mounting crises at Facebook, from the company’s failure to protect users’ data, to the proliferation of “fake news” and disinformation, have raised the question: How has Facebook’s historic success brought about real-world
The Facebook Dilemma – Part 1
A major investigation of Facebook’s impact on privacy and democracy around the world. Facebook’s promise was to create a more open and connected world. FRONTLINE finds that multiple warnings about the platform’s negative impact on privacy and democracy were eclipsed by Facebook’s relentless pursuit of growth. About FRONTLINE: FRONTLINE is
AI and the Art of Ingenuity: Computational Creativity
Will a computer ever be more creative than a human? In this compelling program, artists, musicians, neuroscientists, and computer scientists explore the future of artistry and imagination in the age of artificial intelligence. Today, there are robots that make art, move like dancers, tell stories, and even help human chefs
Millennial And Gen Z Audiences Are Leaving Social Media And The Reason Is Antisocial Social Media
“When you look at who is – and more importantly, who is not – driving the growth and popularity of social platforms, a key demographic appears to be somewhat in retreat: young people. They’re craving privacy, safety, and a respite from the throngs of people on social platforms (throngs that
Childhood 2.0: A Social Media Dangers | A Documentary
For the first time in history, mental illness and suicide have become one of the greatest threats to school-aged children. Many parents still view dangers as primarily physical and external, but they’re missing the real danger: kids spending more time online and less time engaging in real life, free play,
Teens, Social Media, and Technology | A Documentary
Social media gives teens new platforms for self-expression, validation, and even potential fame – but at what cost? Today, thanks to the internet, teens are able to connect and engage with their culture, celebrities, movies, brands – in ways never before possible. But is that real empowerment, or do corporations
Wizards Of Odds – The Power Of Probability
Probability is the backbone of science, but how well do you understand it? Odds are, not as well as you think; it is a surprisingly subtle concept that is often misunderstood, sometimes even by professionals who use it to guide crucial and far-reaching decisions. In this program, experts from technology,
Art & Copy | Documentary About Advertising And Inspiration
ART & COPY is a powerful new film about advertising and inspiration. Directed by Doug Pray (SURFWISE, SCRATCH, HYPE!), it reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time – people who’ve profoundly impacted our culture, yet are virtually unknown outside their industry.
What You Believe Becomes Reality | A Talk By Chris Do
What would you do if you could not fail? This is an interactive talk on how to break free of your “limiting beliefs” and how to conquer your critical inner voice. Includes exercises – an examination on how we assign meaning to events and how we can transform negative events
