Slipped the Surly Bonds of Earth

When the Challenger space shuttle exploded in 1986, killing all seven people on board, we turned to language, because in that moment, there was nothing else to do.

The Scientific Method

If you could meet the first humans and share just one modern idea with them, which would you choose?

Mise en Place

French novelist Gustave Flaubert said, "Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work."

Becoming Active Allies

If you are standing on the edge of a fight, silently supporting the recipient of bullying, you are not a passive ally – you're a passive bystander.

The Power of Poetry

According to Matthew Zapruder, poets and tax professionals have a lot more in common than you might think: They're both concerned with the precise meaning of language.

Stakeholder Capitalism

It’s time for a new model of economic success. Enter stakeholder capitalism, which suggests that businesses need to expand their social commitments.

Mirrored Reciprocation

If you had to pick one rule that governs every interaction in the world, what would it be?

Be Brilliant

As a creator, employee, artist, entrepreneur – however you define your work self – your goal should be to keep redefining "best" and "world" until both things are true.

Vulnerability

What lies at the heart of our most meaningful relationships? If we understand the answer to this question, we can more proactively connect with those around us as we move through life.