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Follow the Leader: Venture Capital Pandemonium
Overall, major venture capital firms are industry leaders for a reason — they are some of the most sophisticated and successful investors in the world. Following their investments often makes sense, and to a certain extent, they deserve the “premium” that they warrant, but when the party stops, there can be serious consequences.
Lady Liberty vs. Liberation: How the U.S. Dollar Eclipses Global Markets
In a time where political tensions have resulted in bolstered protectionism and decreased globalization, the effects of a strong dollar only contribute towards a downward trend in global trade. Nations, trade associations, and heads of state must prioritize foreign transactions and discourage barrier retaliation for the continued liberation of global markets.
Airlines – A Soaring or Crashing Investment?
Right now, travelling is more popular than ever, as many have learned to prioritize experiences over tangible goods in the post-pandemic environment. This begs the question, should individuals get in the front seat and invest in airlines, or simply sit back and watch them take off?
A Game of Tones: Shifting Legal Strategy in the Music Industry
The music industry is like a game of chess; each move can make or break an artist’s career. However, as Taylor Swift has shown, an unexpected strategic shift can sometimes impact more than just other players—it can change the rules of the game
Suburbia, Once a Dream, Now a Nightmare
With North America’s past decision to scale cities horizontally, it may come to bite us in the future. The incredible difficulty of providing reliable public transportation to every single suburban neighbourhood will pose to be an outstanding challenge as governments shift to greener and more sustainable forms of transportation.
The Capital Markets of Love: An Overview
It is undeniable that the dating industry has been fundamentally shaken to its core through the advent of dating apps, which have streamlined and digitized relationships to an unmatched degree across recorded human history.
Spotify Unwrapped
We can assume the basics of the algorithm; if you like one song, you may like a similar one. But how does Spotify define like and how does Spotify define similar? The company has strengthened their understanding of users through multiple business acquisitions —just one stop in uncovering the fundamentals of the algorithm.
The Reality of Mind Control
If advanced brain-computer interfaces were to fulfill their promises, they would revolutionize the healthcare industry and provide a higher standard of living for millions of paraplegics. However, if these interfaces transcend the medical field and become enhancement tools, there are a plethora of implications that must be discussed.
Reeling in the Line: What Will a Deglobalized Future Look Like?
We have seen drastic market downturn due to supply chain issues, the Russia-Ukraine War, US-China tensions, and inflation. But what does this mean for our highly integrated world economy? It represents key events leading to further deglobalization. In fact, globalization peaked during the Global Financial Crisis and has been trending downwards since.
America v. Itself
While one could compile a list of social issues that are birthed from stripping the national right to bodily autonomy, a plethora of economic reasoning can also be leveraged to advocate for the right to choose. Due to the nature of this issue being so vulnerable, and individual beliefs being so strong there is a high level of polarity regarding the debate of abortion.