Inspiration Aplenty at Gather Festival, Stockholm

Insightful talks and workshops at the intersection of tech, art, science and humanity

For two days in Stockholm, hundreds of individuals assembled for the third Gather Festival in order to listen, contribute to and be inspired by dozens of presentations, workshops and discussions across a broad range of topics. We dropped into the mix to find a refreshingly honest, realistic attitude toward matters affecting our environment, the tech landscape and the role of our workplaces and cities. Oftentimes …

Non-Binary Version of “They” Added to the Dictionary

In a significant step toward inclusivity, and another reminder of how powerful words are, Merriam-Webster has added the non-binary “them” to their dictionary. While accepting that the singular “they” has actually been in use for centuries (since the late 1300s, in fact), by adding it as a non-binary pronoun Merriam-Webster reinforces a more recent and remarkably important development. As Dennis Baron, professor emeritus of English …

Asystem Provides Structure for Your Wellness Routine

The subscription-based set of supplements and skincare seeks to eliminate difficult decision-making and maximize performance

Assembling a standard routine for yourself can be difficult if overall health is the goal. People often seek out supplements, wellness and skincare products from a panoply of brands and sometimes that amalgamation feels disjointed and far from something anyone could maintain consistently. Asystem, knowing this, wants to make “betterment”—a term they define as “feeling your best so you can give your best”—simpler by consolidating …