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On Memes, Major Career Moments, and Social Media

We asked this year's Digital Mavericks and other experts to answer some personal questions and draw the future of social media. Now the results are in.

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April 2013
Culture & Trends

The Gold Diggers

An irresistible force is once again beckoning from deep below the Sierra Nevada foothills, as California prepares for its second gold rush. At the vanguard: A new breed of prospectors who are forsaking cushy desk jobs to go in search of untold wealth. read more
February 2013
Culture & Trends

4 Variations on the Classic Eames Lounge Chair

Since 1956, the Eames Lounge has been revered for its marriage of comfort and style. A new generation of innovative imitators prove it's as timely as ever. read more
January 2013
Culture & Trends

How Gossip Transformed the Legal Industry

Meet David Lat, the former Assistant U.S. Attorney who keeps judges and lawyers on their toes with his blog, Above the Law. read more
December 05, 2012
Culture & Trends

2012-2013: The Year in Review & the Year in Preview

We take stock of the projects, people, and events driving the cultural conversation—now and in the future. read more
January 2013
Culture & Trends

Buy, Buy Love: In Search of Modern Mail-Order Brides

Writer Adam Baidawi flew from Australia to Colombia for a week-long trip to meet the participants of an international romance tourand to decide if this is as awful and awkward a business as it sounds or a godsend for lonely hearts. read more
October 01, 2012
Culture & Trends

The Sexiest Airport Lounges in the World

There are many clubs for first-class fliers—a few of them are so luxe they're worth traveling for. read more
October 2012
Culture & Trends

Q&A: Mikhail Prokhorov

He's made billions, run for president of Russia, and brought pro basketball to Brooklyn. Next up for the playboy-mogul: a rap battle with Jay-Z? read more
October 2012
Culture & Trends

Death on the Path to Enlightenment: Inside the Rise of India Syndrome

Every year thousands of westerners flock to India to meditate, practice yoga, and seek spiritual transcendence. Some find what they're looking for. Others give up and go home. A few become so consumed by their quest for godliness that it kills them. read more
October 2012
Culture & Trends

Top Celebrity Meme Magnets

16 celebrities—from the A-list to the D-list—the Internet can't seem to get enough of. read more
September 2012
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