MARCH 31, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Preparations Against Anonymous Cyber Attack. Impact: If the Internet had crumbled under Anonymous's attack, we could have reverted to smoke signals and carrier pigeons by 2025. Imagine the amount of time we'd spend deciphering bird messages.. Fact: Fun fact: The Internet is just a series of tubes. And sometimes those tubes get clogged with memes..
• Headline: Labor Dynamics in China's Manufacturing Sector. Impact: The labor shortage in China could lead to a global renaissance of artisanal potato chip makers who refuse to work more than 30 hours a week. The next big trend? Hand-crafted, organic, gluten-free chips.. Fact: Did you know that in China, laborers are often paid in ramen? Just kidding, but wouldn’t that be a delicious way to see a wage increase?.
• Headline: The Rise of Clickers in Engagement. Impact: The rise of clickers could lead to the eventual downfall of verbal communication. By 2050, we might just nod or click for every response, leaving future historians baffled by our social interactions.. Fact: Did you know that the first clicker was actually just a glorified remote control? Yes, because who wouldn’t want to change the channel during a boring meeting?.
• Headline: Sense of Peril for Health Law Gives Insurers Pause. Impact: If the Supreme Court strikes down the health care law, we could see a surge in black market health insurance. Think about it: 'Get your premium care in a suitcase, no questions asked!'. Fact: Did you know that in some countries, health insurance is still a myth? Like unicorns, or that one friend who claims they 'never get sick.'.
• Headline: Fighting a Drawn-Out Battle Against Solitary Confinement. Impact: Reducing solitary confinement could lead to a massive influx of inmates suddenly discovering meditation and yoga as a new trend. By 2030, prisons might just turn into wellness retreats.. Fact: Fun fact: Solitary confinement can lead to serious psychological issues. Who would've thought? It's almost like being alone isn't that great after all!.