The late Apple CEO was a jerk, but his leadership lesson is more about product than personality
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Can Education Entrepreneurs Do Well And Do Good?
Business and education don’t always mix, but a new generation of edupreneurs is responding to genuine needs in the classroom in ways big companies haven’t
Can the Kindle Save Anna Karenina?
Jonathan Franzen’s e-book anxiety seems misplaced, considering that e-readers are keeping the classics alive
The New Upper Class and the Real Reason We Dislike Them
Resentment of the wealthy elite is at an all-time high, but it’s not just their money that sets them apart
Can GE Help Bring Common Core Standards to Life?
With an $18 million donation, the corporate giant is taking a controversial stand on education reform
The Case for Making It in the USA
Like it or not (I don’t), we need a manufacturing policy to stay competitive
The Human Cost of Apple’s Success
There’s never been a better time to ask whether chasing the dream of growth has already turned into a nightmare
The Secret Cause of Buyer’s Remorse
Being able to hold things before we buy them makes us more satisfied with our purchases
Should Paid Sick Days Be Required by Law?
Millions of Americans have to go to work when they fall ill, a phenomenon known as presenteeism. But mandatory paid sick leave is healthier for us all
Americans Are More Generous Than We Think
When the going gets tough, our country’s charitable nature still shines through
Fareed Zakaria: A Post-American World in Progress
Why emerging powers didn’t lead in 2011 and won’t in the coming year
Why I Won’t Turn Off My Gadgets on Planes
I have a problem with following rules that don’t make any sense, like the FAA rule that we must turn off all electronic devices on planes
The Top 10 Opinions of 2011
TIME Ideas picks the most thought-provoking, anger-inducing, viral viewpoints of the year