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Saturday, February 8th, 2025

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koushik-chowdavarapu-5NRIK85HcAY-lower-res Brand Collabs Aren’t Bold—They’re Boring: The Art World Did It FirstSeptember 22nd, 2024

Brands embracing “unexpected” collaborations may be the hot trend in today’s corporate world, but let’s be real: this isn’t groundbreaking—it’s repackaging. Not sure what I’m talking about? Have you seen Velveeta nail polish? McDonald’s Crocs? According to Adweek, bizarre brand pairings are on the rise as companies scramble to capture consumer attention. These offbeat collaborations—think Dunkin’-themed Scrub […]

Screenshot 2024-09-06 at 3.25.16 PM PAINT LOUIS: Breaking Down BarriersSeptember 2nd, 2024

This past weekend marked one of my favorite events of the year—Paint Louis!  Paint Louis is one of the largest graffiti gatherings in the world. This year, artists traveled from as far as Germany, Canada, and Australia to leave their mark on the St. Louis flood wall. The event boasts the Guinness World Record for the “longest […]

Screenshot 2024-09-06 at 1.33.56 PM On Automation & Filling GapsAugust 6th, 2024

The Great Depression marked a time of widespread hysteria about how automation would lead to mass unemployment. Uhh, sound similar to the headlines today? In the 1930s, American newspapers started publishing about robots and automation. Mass hysteria spread when papers like the Ogden Standard Examiner spread mis/disinformation about a robot named Alpha shooting his inventor […]

Screenshot 2024-09-06 at 1.20.42 PM AI Revolution: Promise or Peril for Our Data-Driven Future?July 12th, 2024

Artificial intelligence holds the promise of revolutionizing industries, solving complex problems, and enhancing human capabilities through automation and data-driven decision-making, however, its widespread adoption raises myriad concerns. As AI continues to evolve, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical frameworks will be essential to harness its full potential while mitigating risks and ensuring it benefits society as […]