Oct 16 What history tells us about Andrew Yang's universal basic income plan By Edwin Amenta, The Conversation Yang's plan is a direct echo of the Townsend Plan, the brainchild of another political novice who also believed that the solution to economic disruption and automation almost a century ago was to guarantee an income. Continue reading
Oct 14 Why more people are celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day By Malinda Maynor Lowery, The Conversation Columbus Day is a relatively new federal holiday, but increasingly, more communities are recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day instead. Continue reading
Oct 07 The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' revolutionized how a track could be recorded. Listen closely here By William D. Moylan, The Conversation As the album celebrates its 50th anniversary, few may realize just how groundbreaking its tracks were for the band. Continue reading
Oct 07 How using facial analysis in job interviews could reinforce inequality By Ivan Manokha, The Conversation The data on which algorithms “learn” to judge candidates contains a whole range of different kinds of biases, prejudices, inequalities and discrimination. Continue reading
Oct 06 3 reasons Forever 21's bankruptcy doesn't spell the end of brick-and-mortar retailing By Anthony Dukes, The Conversation Three advantages physical stores still have over their online-only rivals. Continue reading
Oct 05 Column: How the US could afford 'Medicare for all' By Gerald Friedman, The Conversation There is a simpler and less costly path toward single-payer, and it may have a better chance of success: simply strike the words “who are age 65 or over” from the 1965 amendments to the Social Security Act that created… Continue reading
Sep 21 5 charts show how your household drives up global greenhouse gas emissions By Morteza Taiebat, Ming Xu, The Conversation A recent study, published on September 10, sheds light on the global carbon footprint of U.S. households. Continue reading
Sep 19 Why the Fed might not have many tools to fight the next recession By Michael W. Klein If a recession hits, the Fed might need to lower rates below zero, which could cause other problems in the financial system. Continue reading
Sep 15 Could a toilet seat help prevent hospital readmissions? By Nicholas Conn, The Conversation Despite physician recommendations, fewer than 10% of congestive heart failure patients monitor themselves for symptoms of deterioration. Continue reading
Sep 15 How nine days underwater helps scientists understand what life on a Moon base will be like By Csilla Ari D'Agostino, The Conversation How is NASA preparing astronauts for high-stress living on the moon? Turns out the answer is by living in undersea bases just off the coast of Florida in a lab known as Aquarius Reef Base. Continue reading