AUGUST 12, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: Summer Camp Amidst the Pandemic. Impact: The camp directors' decision to allow tech-free camps led to a resurgence in outdoor survival skills. In 2035, a whole generation will be competing in 'Survivor: Camp Edition' with zero tech and maximum angst.. Fact: Kids without screens actually remember how to climb trees. Who knew?.
• Headline: Return to Office Amid Delta Variant. Impact: The Delta variant's impact on return-to-office plans led to a decade-long debate on whether pants are necessary in the workplace. The 'Pants Optional' policy of 2025 is still hotly contested.. Fact: Surveys show that 78% of remote workers prefer their pajama pants over office slacks. Shocking, I know..
• Headline: Cuomo's Remarkable Campaign War Chest. Impact: Cuomo's $18 million war chest sparked a new trend of politicians hoarding cash like it’s the last bag of chips at a party, leading to the 'Political Hoarder' reality TV show in 2028.. Fact: In politics, money is like a magic trick: poof, it disappears when you need it most..
• Headline: Your Daily Coffee Habit Is About to Get More Expensive. Impact: The rising coffee prices inspired a global revolution where people began bartering with artisanal coffee instead of money. By 2026, coffee beans became the new cryptocurrency.. Fact: Starbucks has so much coffee that they could probably float a small island. Or at least a very caffeinated raft..
• Headline: Alibaba Rape Allegation Reveals China Tech’s Seamy Side. Impact: The revelation about the tech industry's seamy side led to the creation of a 'Tech Culture Standards Board' in 2023, which still struggles to keep its own office culture clean. Irony at its finest.. Fact: In tech, 'team-building exercises' often means drinking games and ignoring HR complaints. Fun times!.