The dustbin of history is littered with dire predictions about the effects of technology. They frequently come to the fore in periods in which economies and societies are in the throes of sweeping transformation—like today.The key to a broadly shared prosperity lies in new social and economic arrangements that more fully engage, not ignore and waste, the creative talents of all of our people.
In honor of the first day of spring, Rana Florida has gathered some key tips on how you can upgrade your springtime festivities. Whether entertaining a small group of friends at home or planning a major event, these simple style, design and culinary insights offer just what you need to make any occasion that much more special.
Omaha’s quality of living appeals to what Richard Florida calls the ‘Creative Class’.
Richard Florida, author of “The Rise of the Creative Class” discussed the city’s Downtown-area growth and urged regional transit development in a speech at the Detroit Policy Conference.
Paris Fashion Week is in its final leg. From high-heeled boots to glittery eyes, from utility belts to studded leather cone-bra shirts, the world’s best designs have been strutting down the catwalks in the Tuileries Garden. The styles all vary but one star has been shining bright through it all, and that is Instagram.
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer’s recent decree abolishing telecommuting is a gigantic step backward at an important time for women.
Rana Florida conversations with successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders about how they manage their businesses, relationships, their careers and more. This week’s conversation is with Amanda Burden.
While there is much to applaud about the recent revival of American industry, manufacturing is simply insufficient to help revive lagging industrial regions or power the job creation the nation so badly needs.
Rana Florida conversations with successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders about how they manage their businesses, relationships, their careers and more. This week’s conversation is with Sir Ken Robinson.
Atlantic magazine and Richard Florida, the author, urban affairs expert and a part-time South Florida resident, announced they are bringing a one-day conference called Start-up City: Miami to Miami Beach on Feb. 13 to explore how to build a tech hub here, building on the area’s success with the arts and urbanization.
