JULY 27, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Surveillance Culture at Bridgewater Associates. Impact: The atmosphere of surveillance at Bridgewater not only fostered a culture of fear that stifled innovation but also led to the eventual rise of quirky tech startups that marketed 'open culture' as a revolutionary concept. Who knew that a hedge fund's paranoia could be a breeding ground for hipster co-working spaces?. Fact: Did you know that the actual world's largest hedge fund has more surveillance than a reality TV show? Spoiler alert: No one wins..
• Headline: Russia's D.N.C. Hack: Intelligence Insights. Impact: The consensus on Russia's hacking led to a cascade of political distrust that fueled conspiracy theories, social media trolling, and a boom in tinfoil hat sales. In a way, it launched a thousand memes, making the internet a more chaotic place for cat videos.. Fact: Did you know that if you say 'Russia hacked the DNC' three times in a mirror, a social media influencer appears to discuss it on a podcast?.
• Headline: Hillary Clinton at the DNC. Impact: Hillary Clinton's reluctant stardom at the DNC triggered a series of events that made political debates feel more like reality TV, paving the way for future candidates to think they can win by just being 'themselves'—whatever that means.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'reluctant star' is just a euphemism for 'I’d rather be anywhere else than here'?.
• Headline: The New Age in Power Dressing. Impact: The evolution of power dressing with figures like Clinton and May has led to an era where politicians now feel the pressure to dress like they're heading to a gala instead of a congressional hearing, effectively raising the bar for all future politicians' wardrobe budgets.. Fact: Did you know that 'power dressing' is just a fancy term for wearing the most expensive outfit you can find while pretending you know how to govern?.
• Headline: Confessor. Feminist. Adult. What the Hell Happened to Howard Stern?. Impact: Howard Stern’s transformation into a confessor and feminist icon may have inadvertently opened the floodgates for other shock jocks to try their hand at being 'deep.' This could lead to a future where every radio host feels they need to have a therapy session on air.. Fact: Did you know that Howard Stern is one of the few people who could make deep conversations while simultaneously discussing the merits of a hot dog?.