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The Rise of Social Entrepreneurship. A Primer [2026]
Are the days of capitalism numbered? Perhaps not quite yet. But there are signs that point in that direction.
Global business is changing rapidly. In the past, success was measured primarily by profit and quarterly performance. Today, more companies are paying closer attention to how their products are made and how their workers are treated.
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Guarding the Flame of Human Creativity in the Age of Generative AI
Generative AI is reshaping the creative landscape in ways both exhilarating and unsettling. How do we preserve the flame of human creativity in an age when machines can imitate just about everything we do?
By Patrick Rogers •
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ai, generative AI, human creativity
Beyond Gentrification: The Urban Renaissance of Le Plessis-Robinson
Le Plessis-Robinson, an impoverished suburb of Paris, has over the last three decades undergone a remarkable transformation. Today it stands as a thriving and vibrant community that boasts a rich quality of life and a unique town identity.
By Patrick Rogers •
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gentrification, Le Plessis-Robinson, urban renaissance
Paola Merrill and Cottagecore: Mindfulness and Minimalism at Its Best
She calls herself a cottage fairy. Some of her followers describe her as an embodied angel. There’s no doubt there is something special about young Paola Merrill that attracts 1.5 million YouTube subscribers to her Cottage Fairy podcast.
By Patrick Rogers •
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cottagecore, mindfulness, minimalism