CAPITALISM
This Is How We'll Live When the Government Gives Us All a Basic Income
Capitalism’s single-minded emphasis on profit has warped our ideas about purpose and usefulness in work. Universal basic income could change that.
Less Money More Problems: I'm Swimming in Debt Even Though I Have a Job
Our new economics columnist Grace Blakeley helps a reader who feels trapped by his debt.
'Kentucky Route Zero' Pays Off on Nine Years of Hope and Doubt
A masterful exploration of shame, debt, magic, and capitalism comes to its surprising conclusion.
Food Delivery Apps Are a Confusing Mess
Just ordering dinner in 2020 is fraught with uncertainty as apps have taken over: Does the restaurant really do delivery? Is the 'restaurant' even a restaurant?
Davos Is Just a Bunch of Boomers Sharing Viral Videos
Davos’ empty words and promises are most apparent in its terrible aggregated videos designed for social media virality.
BRAVE: Airport Near Davos Is Offering ‘Green’ Fuel for Rich People’s Private Jets
It’s part of an ongoing effort to make the 1 percent feel less bad about their unsustainable practices.
Ah, So This Is Why Trainers Are Always Accosting You at the Gym
A New York Times report reveals some Equinox trainers work 80-hour weeks for unlivable pay, unless they can score customers on the gym floor.
How I Get By: A Week in the Life of a McDonald’s Cashier
Cierra Brown is trying to do all she can on her own, but it rarely feels like she’s doing enough.
Corporations Need a New Purpose, Say Davos Elites Who Control Corporations
The World Economic Forum is peddling meaningless phrases to distract from capitalism’s legitimacy crisis.
The Netflix Doc 'Broken' Shows How Social Media Helped Feed the Vape Crisis
JUUL exploded for a reason.
These Delusional PowerPoint Slides Show How SoftBank Wants to Save WeWork
This is your (galaxy) brain on billions of dollars.