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I’m standing in the entrance lobby to the European Parliament in Brussels, and suddenly there is a flurry of activity. A group of middle-aged Middle Eastern men, bunched together and […]
Can the gap between religion and science ever be bridged? Maybe not, but the conflicting desire for factual truth and spiritual "transcendence" is one many of us feel anyway, and one that only art can fully dramatize. […]
Tod Machover thinks that the future of music could be scary. Composers are going to be able to measure more and more of peoples' particular mental structures, their particular reactions […]
In a world that seems to be governed more and more by hard data, the search is on to find the fastest and easiest way for collecting that data. With […]
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In the 21st century, contributing to non-profits is quickly becoming our most widespread act of citizenship. The president of Lincoln Center explains his recession-proof approach to getting these donations to […]
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One of the world’s largest art institutions is in the midst of a dramatic transformation that will actually encourage people to loiter around the complex, watch artists prepare for shows, […]
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The president of Lincoln Center has a short but effective list of promises he makes to his potential donors and that almost anybody considering contributing to a non-profit is also […]
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As the president of Lincoln Center explains, identifying potential contributors for a non-profit involves a keen understanding of the cross section between their interests and the services the institution provides.
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A conversation with the president of Lincoln Center.
While magazines and newspapers head into the red, the textbook industry seems to be heading into the green these days. Online textbook rental startups are gaining momentum, and Kindle is […]
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation announced quarterly profits of $254 million today. It’s a sure sign that, as the industry leader plans to make readers pay for the online content of […]
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When it comes to investment advice, should you ignore everyone and think for yourself?
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The systemic problems on Wall Street skewed the collective judgments of the market in the last decade.
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James Surowiecki gives tips on how to use the Internet to stay competitive without a job.
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What makes some crowds smarter than others? Hint: you don’t always want people who fit the mold.
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A conversation with the author of "The Wisdom of Crowds'' and the business columnist for The New Yorker.
I buy books. I also have written a book. So I have a more-than-idle interest in this week's giant-monster fight over ebooks, which pitted Amazon against the big publisher Macmillan […]
The Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints may be set to meet in Super Bowl XLIV in Miami next Sunday, but a side bet between the Indianapolis Museum of Art […]
Mutation of the gene dubbed the “guardian angel” for its ability to protect the body from genetic instability leads to cellular changes responsible for triggering premature birth.
Failed vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is calling on the White House to fire Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel for using the word “retarded” during a strategy session last year.