Innovation expert Elliott Masie explains the goal of his MASIE Center think tank: to investigate the connections between technology, innovation, and learning. Part of this is understanding the instantaneous nature of commercial innovation.

"People who see life as anything more than pure entertainment are missing the point."

Is innovation always a good thing? In the right hands, the myriad tech innovations on the immediate horizon could help solve humanity's most pressing problems. In the wrong hands, change could lead to struggle.

"Human beings are good at many things, but thinking about our species as a whole is not one of our strong points."

During a recent bout with depression, comedian Ruby Wax took time off from her career to pursue a Master's degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy from Oxford University.

The OkCupid co-founder has authored a best-selling book that analyzes user data from social media and dating sites to draw conclusions about modern human behavior.

The Russian-American author of Lolita wrote constantly on themes of oppression, subversion, and tyranny.