These professors say they’re part of a growing movement banning laptops from the classroom Philadelphia Inquirer These professors say they’re part of a growing movement banning laptops from the classroom Jessa Lingel, Amy Gutmann, and Dean Sarah Banet-Weiser of the Annenberg School for Communication are among professors who do not allow laptop and cell phones in their classrooms.
Are you lazy or do you have pathological demand avoidance? New York Magazine Are you lazy or do you have pathological demand avoidance? Edward Brodkin of the Perelman School of Medicine says pathological demand avoidance is something of a catchall term.
AI’s ripple effects extend to home sales Bloomberg AI’s ripple effects extend to home sales Susan Wachter of the Wharton School says job cuts and reduced hiring by major employers are cooling demand for housing.
Target-date funds and other autopilot investments may offer you free money MarketWatch Target-date funds and other autopilot investments may offer you free money A paper co-authored by Itay Goldstein of the Wharton School demonstrates how the bond market experienced tremendous turmoil during the COVID-19 crisis in 2020.
These hospitals figured out how to slash C-section rates The New York Times These hospitals figured out how to slash C-section rates Rebecca Clark of the School of Nursing says that an obstetrician’s pay and the doctor’s personal beliefs about the surgery are factors that affect C-section rates.
Nvidia defies AI bubble fears but some analysts remain worried ABC News Nvidia defies AI bubble fears but some analysts remain worried Lynn Wu of the Wharton School says that the profitability of AI technology will be made apparent over time as consumers and businesses identify its best use.
The Trump administration’s portable mortgage push could let you keep your 3% rate, but experts warn it may backfire. What can homeowners do now? Moneywise The Trump administration’s portable mortgage push could let you keep your 3% rate, but experts warn it may backfire. What can homeowners do now? Susan Wachter of the Wharton School says that a portable mortgage could nudge homeowners who have been staying put to sell, opening the door for new buyers.
Why the urge to persuade can undermine your idea for change Fast Company Why the urge to persuade can undermine your idea for change Jonah Berger of the Wharton School has used data analysis to come up with a framework for effective and influential communication.
More Americans are getting their power shut off, as unpaid bills pile up The Washington Post More Americans are getting their power shut off, as unpaid bills pile up Although delinquent payments may not lead to immediate disconnections, rising energy insecurity sets a worrisome precedent according to the Energy Justice Lab, housed in the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design.
Penn Museum unveils a new gallery that examines the struggles and resilience of Indigenous nations Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Museum unveils a new gallery that examines the struggles and resilience of Indigenous nations The Penn Museum has opened a new gallery spotlighting traditions of Native Americans.