The modern office
Georgina Godwin speaks with Abby Brown, Partner at Knight Frank, about what the London office market is actually telling us as we head into 2026.
A global data outage
Security expert Elizabeth Braw explains how the deliberate mauling of undersea data cables could cause a global communications outage.
The last Sundance
After more than four decades in Park City, Utah, Sundance is preparing to relocate to Boulder, Colorado. For veteran film journalist and documentary producer Bronwyn Cosgrave, it’s a move that feels bold, necessary, and optimistic.
Rise of the middle powers
At Davos 2026, economist Cornelia Meyer saw something subtle but seismic: a shift in global momentum, away from the traditional powers and long-overdue questions about equity, risk, and resilience.
The madman theory
According to historian Dr. James Boys, the madman theory isn’t just Cold War lore — it’s a real strategic concept that continues to shape how world leaders negotiate, posture, and exert influence.
The best of CES
At this year’s CES in Las Vegas, Avi Greengart explored the latest in AI-powered devices, from smart speakers to rollable laptops, and helped separate real innovation from the marketing fluff.
The office needs a rethink
Walk into many offices today and you’ll notice a trend: uniformity. Rows of identical desks, copy-paste meeting rooms, and a muted palette of greys and whites. But according to workplace designer Kay Sargent, this sameness is failing us – especially in an age of neurodiversity and rising sensory sensitivity.
Creative education needs a rethink
As creative careers become harder to sustain, the Lincoln Center’s Artist in Residence Clint Ramos argues for a rethink: treat arts education not as a pipeline to stardom, but as a foundation for problem-solving, collaboration, and emotional intelligence
The big cyber threat
Charles Hecker, geopolitical expert and author of Zero Sum: The Arc of International Business in Russia, unpacks how hybrid warfare is transforming the rules of engagement for governments and businesses alike.
Jeremy Hunt’s playbook
Former UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt shares candid insights into the trade-offs and opportunities that come with running the country’s finances.
How startup investment works
In uncertain economic times, building a startup might sound reckless. But Paul Krutko, CEO of Ann Arbor Spark, says that’s precisely when innovation should bloom.
Frontline innovation
For journalist and author Maksym Eristavi, defence isn’t just a military term. It’s a mindset. He explains how Ukrainians have turned innovation into a powerful toolkit — and why Europeans urgently need to follow suit.
Discomfort makes us smarter
In a world increasingly shaped by outrage and online bubbles, Harvard Magazine editor Joanna Weiss believes it’s time we learned how to disagree better.
How AI brought Oz to Las Vegas
When Sol Rogers and his team at Magnopus were asked to reimagine The Wizard of Oz for the Sphere in Las Vegas, they weren’t just remastering a classic — they were redefining what a cinematic experience could be.
Sound without borders
Live performance, music education, even your next band rehearsal — all of it is about to change. At the forefront of this shift is Fiona Ryder, founder of Bonza, a British startup creating immersive audio spaces where musicians can collaborate in real time, no matter where they are in the world.
Say it like a prime minister
In a world where political fallouts, policy shifts and leadership moments play out in real time, being offline is no longer an option. Just ask Robert Midgley, the digital strategist who’s advised two British Prime Ministers.
Time for a relaunch?
How do you relaunch a watch company that’s been dormant since 1976? For Nicholas Bowman-Scargill, the answer lay not just in heritage, but in hustle.
Why the office still matters
The pandemic showed us that remote work was not only possible, but in many cases, productive. But five years on, something’s missing — and according to senior HR strategist Ranya Nehmeh, it’s more than just chats over coffee.
How branding building really works
Once, brand identity was about rigid rules and pixel-perfect precision. But in today’s lightning-paced world, a brand that can’t flex is a brand that fails. Enter Imogen Ley-Clowes, founder of London-based Immo Studio, who’s helping some of the most curious companies evolve without losing their essence.
When luxury loses its soul
What happens when craftsmanship is replaced by quarterly targets? When luxury goods become mass-produced status props instead of rare objects of beauty? Journalist and author Dana Thomas has been tracking this transformation for over two decades — and she’s sounding the alarm.