Blockchain Bitcoin would be a calamity, not an economy A cryptocurrency future sounds liberating. In reality, it would be a disaster for everybody. by James Surowiecki 2018-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Silicon Valley Why Tesla Is Worth More Than GM A few companies that master digital technologies are capturing huge chunks of the economy. Does this explain the persistence of slow growth? by James Surowiecki 2017-06-27T07:00:00-04:00
Silicon Valley Why Startups Are Struggling Even amid the venture capital boom of the past few years, entrepreneurs are finding it harder to build big, enduring companies. What does this mean for the future of innovation? by James Surowiecki 2016-06-15T00:00:00-04:00
Connectivity The Wait-for-Google-to-Do-It Strategy America’s communications infrastructure is finally getting some crucial upgrades because one company is forcing competition when regulators won’t. by James Surowiecki 2015-06-23T00:05:00-04:00
Silicon Valley In Praise of Efficient Price Gouging Uber’s most important innovation is the way it prices its services. But that innovation has not been unreservedly welcomed by customers. They’re wrong. by James Surowiecki 2014-08-19T00:05:00-04:00
Blockchain Cryptocurrency The bitcoin, a virtual medium of exchange, could be a real alternative to government-issued money—but only if it survives hoarding by speculators. by James Surowiecki 2011-08-23T00:00:00-04:00
Business Impact What's Wrong with Venture Capital? The old mechanism for funding the commercialization of new technologies is in trouble. by James Surowiecki 2010-02-23T00:00:00-05:00
Business Impact Philanthropy's New Prototype The cofounder of MIT’s Media Lab, Nicholas Negroponte, wants to make $100 laptops available to poor children throughout the world. The next few months will be critical in determining whether the One Laptop per Child project succeeds. by James Surowiecki 2009-11-01T00:00:00-04:00
Business Impact Philanthropy's New Prototype The cofounder of MIT’s Media Lab, Nicholas Negroponte, wants to make $100 laptops available to poor children throughout the world. The next few months will be critical in determining whether the One Laptop per Child project succeeds. by James Surowiecki 2006-11-01T00:00:00-05:00
News Innovator of the Year: Joshua Schachter, 32 How tags exploit the self-interest of individuals to organize the Web for everyone. by James Surowiecki 2006-08-08T00:00:00-04:00
