OCTOBER 7, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Myanmar's Political Shift and U.S. Relations. Impact: If the U.S. hadn't encouraged change in Myanmar, perhaps the next big tech innovation would have been a 'Freedom App' that never saw the light of day. Instead, we just got more social media platforms filled with cat videos.. Fact: Myanmar's political transitions are often less dramatic than a soap opera, but with way more elephants..
• Headline: Debate on Unemployment Benefits Extension. Impact: The debate over jobless benefits led to a whole new genre of motivational posters: 'Unemployment: The Time to Discover Your Passion for Napping!'. Fact: Studies suggest that the only thing less popular than extending jobless benefits is attending a family reunion..
• Headline: Steve Jobs' Final Days and Goodbyes. Impact: Steve Jobs' meticulous farewells inspired countless memes about 'living your best life'—little did he know he was also creating an industry of overpriced motivational posters.. Fact: Jobs was so focused on control that he probably even organized his own afterlife itinerary—complete with a product launch for the afterlife..
• Headline: Master of the Media Marketplace, and Its Demanding Gatekeeper. Impact: The exclusive deals struck by Steve Jobs were so influential that they set the bar for every future tech mogul, leading to a world where anyone can sell you a digital product with a side of arrogance.. Fact: Many believe that the term 'gatekeeper' was coined after Jobs refused to let anyone else into his exclusive digital kingdom without a hefty price tag..
• Headline: Defending Life’s Work With Words of a Tyrant. Impact: Jobs' sharp comments about competitors and staff inspired future CEOs to employ a new style of management: 'The Shakespearean Approach'—where everyone fears the boss but still wants to be part of the drama.. Fact: It’s said that for every cutting comment Jobs made, a new tech startup was born, fueled by the need to prove him wrong..