JULY 24, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tech Firms Urge Digital Detox. Impact: If Silicon Valley really meant it, we might all be living in peaceful communes, free from the shackles of our glowing screens. But instead, the tech firms' existential crisis led to the rise of influencers showcasing their 'digital detox' retreats—because nothing says 'I care about mental health' like a $5,000 weekend without Wi-Fi.. Fact: Did you know that the average person checks their phone over 150 times a day? Yeah, who needs real human interaction when you have a glowing rectangle to stare at?.
• Headline: Penn State's Harsh N.C.A.A. Penalty. Impact: The real penalty for Penn State could lead to universities tightening their belts—and then their morals. With money being the root of all college sports evil, it’s only a matter of time before they start charging admission for the moral lessons.. Fact: Did you know that college sports generate billions of dollars? That's right, while students are drowning in debt, universities are cashing in on the sweat of their athletes. What a lovely system!.
• Headline: Cuomo’s Archive as Attorney General, Self-Edited. Impact: Cuomo's self-editing could inspire a new trend in politics: 'The Great Document Deletion.' Soon, politicians may start erasing anything that makes them look bad, ultimately leading to a world where the only history we have is the one they want us to remember.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'the pen is mightier than the sword' now has a new meaning? It's more like 'the delete button is mightier than accountability.'.
• Headline: In Euro Zone, Debt Pressure Tightens Grip. Impact: As the Euro Zone struggles with debt, it's possible that future generations will study this crisis as the moment when Europe collectively decided to treat economics like a game of Jenga—removing pieces until the whole thing collapses.. Fact: Did you know that economists are now offering courses on 'How to Panic in Five Easy Steps'? Just kidding—those courses don’t exist, but they should!.