Innovation Archives

Economics

The Future of Work: Can Innovation Escape the Tyranny of the Hierarchy?

The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.

Scott Cook

Economics

The Future of Work: Innovate in India

Amita Katragadda

Environment

Californians Are Coping With Water Shortages in Some Wacky and Smart (and Desperate) Ways

As summer heat compounds four years of drought, innovation has not yet run dry.

Alisa Opar

Economics

Re-Location Is an Entrepreneurial Act

Out of necessity, old habits die easily for migrants.

Jim Russell

Economics

Global Innovation Is Facing a Slowdown for the Best Possible Reason

A new report shows that our passion for cutting-edge technology may be (slightly) waning—and innovators are pivoting to areas where they can truly make an impact.

Jared Keller