Technology
Will Ever-Improving AI Put Humans Out of Business?
Expanding technology can make life easier. But at what cost to our livelihoods — and our culture?
By Jemille Q. DuncanAli Velshi Celebrates Nuclear Fusion with Kim Budil
MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi explains a recent advance in nuclear fusion that brings us a step closer to clean energy
By Ali VelshiAli Velshi Banned Book Club on Girls Who Code
MSBNC's Ali Velshi speaks with Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani about her books' unlikely ban in Central York, Pennsylvania
By Ali VelshiThe Better Business Builder
Philadelphia tech entrepreneur Chris Cera builds and runs software companies. But he also advocates for tax policies that allow small businesses to thrive, creates model work environments — and promises not to bail for the suburbs.
By Natalie PompilioA Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health Care
An Oklahoma program helps save police resources and provide better care for residents in distress. Could Philly do the same to combat our mental health care crisis?
By Jessica Blatt PressLluna
A Philadelphia-born, Comcast-boosted app helps improve employees’ quality of life — and employers’ quality of work
By Courtney DuCheneThe Next Step in Combating the Digital Divide
The director of youth development at a local social enterprise reminds us that online access is only half the battle
By Lawrence BurdenThe Doc Saving Us From Ourselves
Penn physician-scientist Kit Delgado applies what he learns from treating injured patients in the ER to changing the behavior that gets us there in the first place.
By Christina GriffithApp + Amex = Millions for Good
Keith Leaphart's Philanthropi has partnered with American Express to let 25,000 members round up their purchases to give to charity
By Courtney DuCheneIt’s up to us to shape the automated future
A future of work expert responds to a recent Inquirer editorial calling on Washington to plan for the effects of robots taking over jobs. Really, she says: It’s up to us to create lasting jobs
By Anne Gemmell