Steve Jobs, Genius (But How Do You Know?)

“While the whole ‘who’s a genius’ debate is, in general, fraught and unwinnable, since genius itself is always going to be ill-defined, in the case of Steve Jobs it is even more fraught and even more unwinnable. In part, this is because the tech world, where most of us reside simply by owning cell phones and using computers, is not unlike the sports world or the political world: it likes a good rivalry.”

‘Occupy’ – How The Movement Transformed The Word’s Meaning

“In early September, ‘occupy’ signaled on-going military incursions. Now it signifies progressive political protest. It’s no longer primarily about force of military power; instead it signifies standing up to injustice, inequality and abuse of power. It’s no longer about simply occupying a space; it’s about transforming that space.”

Should Artists Get Royalties When Their Work Is Resold? (Maybe Not)

“Even those who buy solely for the love of art and excitement about a specific artwork tend, even in the backs of their minds, to consider the possible future resale value of their collections. With the likely profits diminished, younger collectors, and collectors of younger artists, will be less motivated to buy, however idealistically we may wish to see their passion for art for art’s sake.’