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    Neal Stephenson on a Mildly Feminist Question

    Jason Pontin asks the science fiction author whether he typecasts female characters in his books.This past spring, Jason Pontin, editor in chief of MIT Technology Review, conducted a wide-ranging but informal conversation with science fiction writer Neal Stephenson about his craft, preoccupations, influences, and inspirations. Enjoy a six-part weekly series of video shorts based on their conversation.
    September 25, 2012

    Jason Pontin asks the science fiction author whether he typecasts female characters in his books.This past spring, Jason Pontin, editor in chief of MIT Technology Review, conducted a wide-ranging but informal conversation with science fiction writer Neal Stephenson about his craft, preoccupations, influences, and inspirations. Enjoy a six-part weekly series of video shorts based on their conversation.

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    Five poems about the mind

    DREAM VENDING MACHINE I feed it coins and watch the spring coil back,the clunk of a vacuum-packed, foil-wrappeddream dropping into the tray. It dispenses all kinds of dreams—bad dreams, good dreams,short nightmares to stave off worse ones, recurring dreams with a teacake marshmallow center.Hardboiled caramel dreams to tuck in your cheek,a bag of orange dreams…

    Work reinvented: Tech will drive the office evolution

    As organizations navigate a new world of hybrid work, tech innovation will be crucial for employee connection and collaboration.

    The way forward: Merging IT and operations

    Digital transformation in any industry begins with bridging the gap between two traditionally separate teams.

    Investing in people is key to successful transformation

    People-related factors like talent attraction and retention and clear top-down communication will determine whether your transformation progresses or stalls.

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