Credit Scores and the Growing Pervasiveness of Personal Metrics
The Department of Homeland Security wants to use credit scores to determine immigration cases. That sets a dangerous precedent.
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New Research Suggests Government Spending Can Spread Happiness
Want a content citizenry? Try allocating tax dollars to roads, parks, and libraries.
Is the Trolley Problem Derailing the Ethics of Self-Driving Cars?
Pacific Standard spoke with a philosopher who's trying to code ethical algorithms into autonomous vehicles.
What Happens When a Factory Town Loses Its Factory
The human cost of job loss can be enormous, leading to depression, failing marriages or health, and even suicide.
The Far-Reaching Effect of the Trump Administration’s Proposed Changes to the ‘Public Charge’ Rule
A new analysis concludes the proposed changes could affect over 175 million people.
Superman May Inspire Altruistic Behavior
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a man making a charitable donation!
Is There a Better Way for Cities to Lure in Businesses?
Now that Amazon's HQ2 search is finally over, people are once again calling for reforms to economic incentive packages.
Modern Redlining Continues to Define Neighborhoods in Cleveland
A real estate broker's maps recall the days when certain neighborhoods in the city were denied access to loans based on the demographics of the population.
Despite Record Spending, the U.S. Military Would Be at ‘Grave Risk’ in a War With Russia or China
How can a country that spends so much on its military be at such a disadvantage?
Does Vezt Provide Songwriters With Their Business Model of the Future?
Vezt trumpets itself as the savior of the struggling performer. But can the fledgeling start-up help artists get by? And can the company itself survive long enough to find out?