Virtual realities
Are Virtual Influencers More Valuable to Brands than Humans?
CGI virtual influencers connect idealism and capitalism in technologically advanced ways, but are they changing the face of social media and brand marketing for good?
Learning on lockdown
15 TED Talks to Watch While You’re Stuck at Home
“For those of us looking to leverage this time to learn something new, you may want to take a look at the treasure chest of TED talks available online for your learning pleasure.”
Let’s get to work(out)
Quarantine Diaries: Wow, Exercise Really Can Boost Productivity And Reduce Stress
The sixth installment of one WFH parent’s journey amidst the coronavirus pandemic. In this edition, we get physical—as a way of getting to work and coping with stress.
Next stop: procrastination station
Quarantine Diaries: Why Can’t I Stop Procrastinating?
The fifth installment of one WFH parent’s journey amidst the coronavirus pandemic. This edition teaches you how to stop procrastinating (and a little bit about the Olympics).
(House)work from home
Quarantine Diaries: What Is “Working” From Home?
The fourth installment of one WFH parent’s journey amidst the coronavirus pandemic. This one's all about figuring out what it really means to work from home. There’s also a Zenon reference.
Making play a priority
Quarantine Diaries: How to Have Fun While Working From Home
The third installment of one WFH parent’s journey amidst the coronavirus pandemic. This edition is all about having fun with (instead of?) working from home.
Doomsday prep edition
Quarantine Diaries: Can You 'Plan' for a Pandemic?
One WFH parent’s journey amidst the coronavirus pandemic. This first installment is all about getting ready to hunker down until things get back to normal.
Ableism and accessibility
Why Did it Take a Pandemic to Prove We Could Always WFH?
The rise of remote work has disabled workers wondering: where was this flexibility before the crisis?
It's sink or swim
Should Small Businesses Shutter—or Soldier On?
Weighing the downsides of closing business versus revenue loss, layoffs, insolvency, and coronavirus exposure.
I love TikTok, #ButImShy
How TikTok Gave These Emojis New Meaning
Social distancing is the new norm, and shyness is trending on TikTok. What does it all (aka: the emojis 👉👈) mean?! Let’s dig in.
Capitalism and COVID-19
The Trillion Dollar Question: Why COVID and Capitalism Don't Mix
How a viral tweet and plutocrats turning a blind eye has awakened Americans' skepticism of our economy's foundational principles.
Binge-worthy businesswomen
Mary Tyler Moore to Murphy Brown: Here's What to Watch Now That You’re Stuck Inside
Thanks to COVID-19, we’re all spending a lot more time at home. For most of us, that means a lot more TV, too. So we made a list of the best movies and shows featuring binge-worthy businesswomen that streaming has to offer. Enjoy!
