Al-Qaeda and ISIS had their moment. While jihadist terrorism may persist, predominantly as lone wolf attacks, the focus is shifting. Terrorism is returning to its roots, reminiscent of past eras. #Terrorism #Geopolitics #LoneWolfAttacks #Security
“The Romans did that many, many times — until normal had changed so radically that there was nothing left of the republic to protect.” — Michelle Berenfeld on getting “back to normal” Are we Rome (yet)? Michelle Berenfeld fears we are. Back in April of last year, the professor of…
Mistakes happen. Sometimes, journalists report a death... only for the person to turn out to be alive. Confirming with family is key, but even that can be a challenge. We've all made errors, but getting it wrong on this scale is a serious boo-boo. #Journalism #MediaMistakes #Reporting #NewsEthics #FactChecking
Emerging in the 2010s, Uber's IPO revealed a history of misconduct under Travis Kalanick's leadership. A cautionary tale from the tech world. #Uber #TechIndustry #BusinessEthics #TravisKalanick
The real Carlos, driven by a massive ego, prioritized his own story and lifestyle over helping Palestinian children. His career's true intentions revealed. #Carlos #Ego #Motives #Deception
Adam Neumann's magnetic charisma and exceptional sales skills captivated prominent investors, including SoftBank, enabling him to raise substantial funds. He wielded a cult-like influence, drawing parallels to Jim Jones. #AdamNeumann #WeWork #InvestorRelations #StartupCulture #Salesmanship
Is writing about death depressing? For some, it's about the accomplishments of those gone too soon, a stark comparison. Hitchcock's childhood fear of jail offers another perspective on guilt and our sadness over loss. #Death #Writing #Psychology #Hitchcock
An extraordinary encounter with Carlos the Jackal, a figure etched in historical infamy. A surreal moment, sitting next to a man whose actions shaped global events. #CarlosTheJackal #HistoricalFigures #TrueCrime #Terrorism #Biography
A decade ago, only 39 private tech companies hit the $1B valuation mark. Today, the landscape is vastly different. These 'unicorns' are a sign of explosive growth. #Unicorns #TechIndustry #BusinessGrowth #VentureCapital
Writing an advance obituary carries a peculiar risk: your subject might outlive you. One reporter learned this firsthand when several colleagues who wrote early obituaries for David Rockefeller passed away before he did. #AdvanceObituary #ReporterLife #DavidRockefeller #Journalism
Is Russia, under Putin, reverting to state-sponsored terrorism? The signs point to a return of violent chaos, reminiscent of past conflicts. #Putin #Russia #Terrorism #Geopolitics
Millions of eyes scrutinize every word. Obituaries in The Times receive consistent feedback, from praise for capturing a life to corrections on minor details. It's a constant, engaged readership. #Obituaries #Newspaper #Journalism #ReadingHabits #TheTimes
Startups generate revenue but often aren't profitable. Is startup finance broken, or is this a sign it's working well? Exploring fraud, mismanagement, and wasteful spending. #StartupFinance #VentureCapital #BusinessStrategy #StartupCulture
Witness the transformation from revolutionary idealism to combat. He sought military experience, landing in a real civil war, a baptism of fire that hardened him and set him on a path from which there was no return. #Revolutionary #CombatExperience #IdeologyToViolence #HistoricalFigure #MilitaryTraining
We empathize with lives lived and lost, their impact on loved ones. A quote reminds us: we're alive to remember them, for better or worse. #Empathy #Grief #LifeAndDeath #Reflection
Frustrated investors, denied information and lacking voting power, leveraged public opinion and the press to force Kalanick's resignation. A power play driven by transparency demands. #Uber #Kalanick #Business #Leadership #VentureCapital
Is Russia under Putin returning to state-sponsored terrorism? Comparing modern tactics to historical communist regimes and the rise of ISIS. History may be repeating itself. #StateSponsoredTerrorism #Putin #Geopolitics #History #Terrorism
From aggressive prosecutor to controversial mayor, Rudy Giuliani's life is a complex narrative. His later role as a Donald Trump apologist ended with indictment, creating a challenging legacy to summarize. #RudyGiuliani #NewYorkCity #Politics #Legacy
Startup founders can retain control long before IPOs, often by Series B or C, thanks to dual-class shares. This model ensures continued founder dominance even after going public. #DualClassShares #StartupControl #IPO #VentureCapital #Founder
Nation-states are now employing criminals for covert attacks. This new wave of proxy terrorism, fueled by cryptocurrency and encrypted platforms, makes tracking the source nearly impossible. Ideology is out; profit is in. #ProxyTerrorism #StateSponsoredTerrorism #CyberAttacks #Geopolitics #CriminalNetworks
Remember the 90s dotcom era? I had a startup then—we didn't go public and lost money, but the goal was always to IPO. Many chased it, but not all succeeded. #DotcomBoom #90sTech #StartupStory #BusinessLessons
What compels individuals to conquer extreme challenges? From leading a cheerleading academy to scaling Earth's highest peaks, discover the deep-seated motivations that fuel extraordinary lives. #Motivation #Inspiration #HumanSpirit #Achievement #Curiosity
