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Remembering the renegade economist who fought for growth the Earth could actually sustain

  By Jon D. Erickson—The Conversation November 13, 2022   Herman Daly had a flair for stating the obvious. When an economy creates more costs than benefits, he called it “uneconomic growth.” But you won’t find that conclusion in economics textbooks. Even suggesting that economic growth could cost more than it’s worth can be seen … Continue reading Remembering the renegade economist who fought for growth the Earth could actually sustain

These look like novelty Pringles-theme lights, but they’ll actually keep your office quiet

By Nate Berg   August 13, 2022 Offices are notoriously loud and distracting places, and the noise of others has long been a chief complaint among employees. The key to a quieter office may be hiding inside a can of potato chips. BuzziSpace, a Belgian furniture, acoustics, and lighting company, has just unveiled its latest … Continue reading These look like novelty Pringles-theme lights, but they’ll actually keep your office quiet

Salt & Straw’s latest ice cream topping is actually a perfume

By Danica Lo     June 22, 2022 What does ice cream smell like? That’s a trick question, because ice cream doesn’t actually smell like anything. Even if your favorite flavor contains fragrant ingredients, when held at such low temperatures, the chemicals that trigger human olfactory sensors are frozen in ice. It’s not until the … Continue reading Salt & Straw’s latest ice cream topping is actually a perfume

Little of Microsoft’s ‘principles for employee organizing’ is actually pro-union

Little of Microsoft’s ‘principles for employee organizing’ is actually pro-union The company doesn’t seem short on alternatives to collective action, however. B. Menegus @bryanmenegus June 2nd, 2022 POOL New / reuters Thursday afternoon, Microsoft’s president and vice chair Brad Smith penned a blog post outlining four “principles” the company would be adopting in response to … Continue reading Little of Microsoft’s ‘principles for employee organizing’ is actually pro-union

Actually, Americans do want to hear what brands have to say about reproductive rights

By Connie Lin   May 17, 2022 When a high-profile sociopolitical issue erupts on the national stage—whether it’s Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Florida’s Don’t Say Gay bill, or the Black Lives Matter movement—it often cues brand theatrics. And sometimes, that can feel like a tired performance. In today’s social media landscape, companies have fielded criticism … Continue reading Actually, Americans do want to hear what brands have to say about reproductive rights

This is when more meetings can actually make your workplace happier

By Stephanie Vozza   April 02, 2022 Few people love meetings. They interrupt your day, which hurts your workflow, and many could have been an email. A Harvard Business Review survey of managers found that 83% reported that meetings on their calendars were unproductive. But Nic Marks, CEO of Friday Pulse, an organization that uses … Continue reading This is when more meetings can actually make your workplace happier