Who doesn’t love immigrants? Nobody. That’s who. OK, maybe a few people… But I can tell you who loves them dearly – American corporations. Especially, the 6-year H-1B employee visa for Indian and Chinese tech workers. And shockingly, it’s not because of heartwarming tales of diversity and inclusion. Skilled immigrants … Oh, H-1Behave Yourself!Read More …
For weeks, the people of Hong Kong have been protesting China’s demand for extradition to the mainland. This would signal an end to the city’s independence. As the conflict rages on – and escalates, many want to help but are powerless. The best they can do is express solidarity online. … ObligationsRead More »
Open Twitter or Facebook and immediately, hordes of iPreachers instruct you how to live: “Eat organic!” “Go green!” “Do yoga and meditate daily!” Then their enlightened, bourgeois friends chime in: “YAAAASSSSS, QUEEEEENNNN!!!!” COME TO MY BIKRAM RETREAT SUNDAY!! I JUST ATE HALF AN ALMOND! #SOGUILTY Back in reality, principle is … Our Amoral CompassRead More …
“Swedish scientist advocates eating humans to combat climate change” Yes, that’s a real headline about a real scientist. OK, let’s not get crazy… He’s a “behavioral scientist and marketing strategist”. People love Catastrophe Porn. Yes, climate change is a problem. No, we won’t have to eat our dead neighbors to … Why It’s Time for …
In 2011, I anticipated a reckoning for job losses from global trade deals. It hit like a brick with Donald Trump, but won’t end there. Here are my thoughts on the future implications of Senator Elizabeth Warren’s plan to demand that poor countries meet labor and environmental standards to trade … Trade This: Future Implications …
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As anyone who’s walked the floor of the Consumer Electronics or International Auto Show will tell you, most of what’s demoed never sees the light of day. Software, electronics and car companies are notorious for floating designs, prototypes or leaked photos of products, services and features they never plan to … Political Vaporware: College Debt …
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I grew up a poor immigrant and spent much of my childhood killing roaches with 99 cent slippers. In public high school, I was surrounded by kids from every race, nationality and class. (I suspect they were inspecting my mullet.) But their success had nothing to do with any of those … Three Rules That End …
If philanthropy is BS & can taxes fix inequality? We propose a New New Deal.
According to The World Economic Forum, 1.7 billion adults don’t have access to bank accounts. Since starting at MasterCard in 2001 and throughout my time at Citi and American Express, I’ve seen “the unbanked” on almost as many slides as “data”. Both, were supposedly huge, untapped opportunities. (And at ruthlessly pragmatic … Do The Poor Need …
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