SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Kickstarter's Shift to Altruism. Impact: By prioritizing altruism, Kickstarter accidentally inspired a global wave of crowdfunding campaigns for the most absurd causes—think cat yoga studios and edible glitter factories. Who knew kindness could lead to such... creativity?. Fact: Did you know that altruism can sometimes lead to a decline in common sense? Donating to that 'help me buy a private island' project might sound like a bad idea, but hey, it’s the thought that counts!.
• Headline: Redefining Engagement in Social Media. Impact: The murky waters of user engagement led to a tidal wave of influencers selling their souls for a single sponsored post, ultimately paving the way for the rise of 'influencer therapy'—yes, that's a real thing now. Who needs privacy when you can have likes?. Fact: Fun fact: the expectation of privacy on social media is like expecting a cat to fetch. It's just not going to happen, no matter how many times you try..
• Headline: A Firing at The Los Angeles Times Focuses Discontent. Impact: Austin Beutner's firing turned the L.A. Times into a soap opera, leading to countless conspiracy theories about corporate sabotage and secret agendas, ultimately resulting in a new genre of journalism: 'Corporate Drama.'. Fact: Did you know that firing a publisher is basically like hitting the reset button on a video game? It rarely fixes the problems but definitely adds more drama to the story..
• Headline: Review: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Tailored for Multitaskers. Impact: By tailoring Shakespeare for multitaskers, the theater world inadvertently created a new trend: the 'fast forward' audience. Soon enough, people will demand movie adaptations that last no longer than three minutes.. Fact: Did you know that multitasking in theater is the equivalent of trying to juggle while riding a unicycle? It’s impressive until someone falls off..