Robert Montenegro

Robert Montenegro

Ideafeed Editor

Robert Montenegro is a writer and dramaturg who regularly contributes to Big Think and Crooked Scoreboard. He lives in Washington DC and is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

Twitter: @Monteneggroll. Website: robertmontenegro.com.

The UK will allow driverless cars on its impossibly narrow country roads starting in January 2015. Before then, authorities will need to conduct extensive tests and determine just how to regulate things such as liability and insurance.
Love him or hate him, it's undeniable that David Stern's reign as NBA commissioner coincided with a major institutional investment in female fans and employees. The NBA's progressive gamble has paid major dividends.
As researchers investigate the broad scope of anti-Greek litigation, the country is left to wonder "are fraternities more trouble than they're worth?" Finding the answer requires a glimpse into America's Greek Life culture.
In what represents a shift in front office philosophy, the storied Maple Leafs franchise has hired 28-year-old Kyle Dubas wunderkind as assistant general manager. The move is seen as a victory for stats community and a blow to hockey's "old boy's club." Is it the NHL's answer to Moneyball?
RadioShack is on death's doorstep and public response seems to exist steadily in the "well, it's about time" camp. In this difficult time for brick-and-mortar retailers, there are lessons to be learned from RadioShack and other fallen companies about reinvention and adaptation.
The act of hiring is not unlike setting a foundation upon which you plan to build. Avoiding common hiring mistakes will help strengthen your foundation and pave the way for growth and success.
Leaders are not one-size-fits-all. Any organization that trains its leadership should prioritize context and assimilation while focusing on building experience over knowledge.
The facelift designs for a zoo in Givskud, Denmark inspire awe (and just a little bit of terror). BIG, the firm tasked with rethinking the animal park's look, calls it "the world's most advanced zoo."
Information Technology is at the forefront of a large shift that will result in procedural and philosophical changes. Employers can make decisions now that will help shape IT for the future.
A non-diet approach to weight management is more likely to produce results than the alternative. Workplaces that promote employee health in hopes of lowering premiums should look into "Eat for Life," a strategy that promotes mindfulness and healthy habits.
Research and testing of potential vaccines is a slow-moving process. As authorities strive to contain the current West African epidemic, scientists are already looking toward the next outbreak.
Two tech security researchers will present findings later this week indicating how and why USB as a technology is dangerously susceptible to malware and other breaches.
Conscience nocturnalism is a new wrinkle in the evolutionary development of mankind, a traditionally diurnal species.
People who spend exorbitant amounts of money pampering their dogs do so more to please themselves than their coddled canines. But it is really a bad thing? 
A new study shows that when you pull an all-nighter or deprive yourself of sleep, you also put yourself at risk of developing false or inaccurate memories.
According to author David Zweig, "invisibles" are the unsung heroes of the workforce. Humble, driven and organized, invisibles are invaluable to companies that may not fully appreciate their expertise. 
Pets Unstressing Passengers, or PUP, is a service that provides passengers at 20 major U.S. airports the opportunity to interact with trained therapy dogs.
It takes bright ideas and business savvy to make waves in Silicon Valley. It's also important to not be a jerk.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe believes the 2020 Tokyo Olympics would be enhanced by a concurrent skills competition between the world's top robots. Would a Robot Olympiad be a silly stunt or a major step for 21st-century technology?
High demand coupled with poor yields have top chocolate companies raising wholesale prices. The future of the industry is bleak as social, economic, and environmental factors could cause cocoa bean production to crash. Although this isn't exactly an economical depression, that's the emotion most chocoholics are feeling right now.