Digest for 3/19/2026

As machines take on more jobs, many find themselves out of work or with raises indefinitely postponed. Is this the end of growth? No, says Erik Brynjolfsson -- it's simply the growing pains of a radically reorganized economy.

Kevin Kelly talks about the history of AI and where it's headed, touching on the idea of machines becoming conscious or superintelligent.

What will a future with intuitive AI look like? Futurist Maurice Conti offers a look at technology that augments human creativity and intelligence, from generative design to augmented reality.

At his carpet company, Ray Anderson has increased sales and doubled profits while turning the traditional 'take / make / waste' industrial system on its head. In a gentle, understated way, he shares a powerful vision for sustainable commerce.

IKEA's chief sustainability officer explains how businesses can integrate sustainability into their core operations and why it's essential for long-term success.

Wendy Woods discusses how companies can achieve growth and profitability by prioritizing social and environmental responsibility.

Jason Fried has a radical theory of working: that the office isn't a good place to do it. He calls out the two main offenders (call them the M&Ms) and offers three suggestions to make the workplace actually work.

As the popularity of remote working continues to spread, workers today can collaborate across cities, countries and even multiple time zones. How do companies ensure that remote employees are productive and that a separation of space doesn't lead to a separation of company goals and vision? Matt Mullenweg, the founder of Automattic (the company behind WordPress), shares his secrets.

Economist Nicholas Bloom discusses the findings of a large-scale experiment on remote work and its implications for productivity, employee satisfaction and the future of work.