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We live in a world in which metrics reign, but they can obscure as much as they reveal. Philosopher C. Thi Nguyen explains how metrics can be used as a form of "objectivity laundering," especially when it comes to value decisions, so you can determine when they are useful in decision making and when they are not.
Support for the goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion is more widespread than most of us think, but the way workplaces have pursued DEI and the politics surrounding it remain contentious. Lily Zheng charts a path forward by focusing on practical progress, not abstract ideology, and prioritizing results over good intentions.
"Profit alone is no longer enough," writes Robin Landa, "the most effective brands recognize their responsibility to contribute positively to society."
One of the key features of capitalism is its capacity for evolution. Seeing the signs of strain that our current iteration of capitalism is creating everywhere around us, Seth Levine and Elizabeth MacBride believe it is time for another evolution and demonstrate how, working together, we can create an economy that works for everyone.
We are delegating an increasing amount of decision-making power—even in cases where lives may be at stake—to artificial intelligence. Hamilton Mann offers a scenario-based experiment demonstrating that "If we want AI that protects people rather than institutions," we must prioritize artificial integrity over artificial intelligence.
