The world’s media has recently shone considerable spotlight on the developments at the Apple Foxconn manufacturers in China, regarding the inhumane treatment of workers and the brutal conditions they are forced to endure. Recently, the radio programme This American Life broadcasted a monologue titled The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs; it featured Mike [...]

Even if it’s not a conscious decision, part of the reason that local flea markets and vintage shops across the nation are able to stay afloat is that their patrons harbor a true appreciation for the aesthetic and craftsmanship of the past. Unfortunately our needs have changed considerably over the years, making it somewhat difficult [...]

The phenomenon of globalization has interconnected the world in ways never before experienced by mankind, yet there remains a distinct lack of empathetic human connection. This is especially true in the western world where out of sight and out of mind are the wars waged, the natural resources pillaged, and the human hands that piece [...]

In the West, where we don’t think twice about enjoying three hearty meals a day, it is difficult to fathom what real hunger is; hunger so severe that it colors your daily existence. For many in the Democratic Republic of Congo, famine is a way of life. Recently, New York Times’ correspondent Adam Nossiter captured [...]

It is hard to imagine many others that embody the word visionary more than Steve Jobs. He brought his dreams to life, and undoubtedly shaped how we interact with the modern world. Rather than digging deep into his biography, or analyzing the impact he had on technology, we want to simply share some positive memories [...]