Etienne Ma

I am just working and looking all the time. Notice I said looking, another word for thinking. I spend days sometimes just looking. Learning to trust myself, follow my nose, and follow my interests - that has been the lifelong lesson and pursuit. For many of us, this goes back to imagery and myths we knew as children, and this is true for me.

n the current study, people who had a social interaction with a barista (i.e., smiled, made eye contact, and had a brief conversation) experienced more positive affect than people who were as efficient as possible. Further, we found initial evidence that these effects were mediated by feelings of belonging. These results suggest that, although... See more

The fastest growing sector of the culture economy is distraction . Or call it scrolling or swiping or wasting time or whatever you want. But it’s not art or entertainment, just ceaseless activity.

The key is that each stimulus only lasts a few seconds, and must be repeated.

It’s a huge business, and will soon be larger than arts and entertainment... See more

In-store and online purchases for 18- to 24-year-olds fell 13% year-over-year between January and April, according to market research firm Circana. Spending by older groups is still on the rise but has slowed.