When the U.S. government signs contracts with private technology companies, the fine print rarely reaches the public. Palantir Technologies[1], however, has attracted more and more attention over the past decade because of the size and scope of its contracts with the government.
Palantir’s two main platforms are Foundry and Gotham. Each does...
If you’ve spent any time in the gardening corners of social media lately, you’ve likely come across a trend called “chaos gardening.”
The name alone is eye-catching – equal parts fun, rebellious and slightly alarming. Picture someone tossing random seeds into bare soil, watering once or twice, and ending up with a backyard jungle of...
Despite two centuries of evolution, the structure of a modern military staff would be recognizable to Napoleon[1]. At the same time, military organizations have struggled to incorporate new technologies[2] as they adapt to new domains[3] – air, space and information – in modern war.
The sizes of military headquarters have grown to...
In a world where sports are dominated by youth and speed, some athletes in their late 30s and even 40s are not just keeping up – they are thriving.
Novak Djokovic[1] is still outlasting opponents nearly half his age on tennis’s biggest stages. LeBron James[2] continues to dictate the pace of NBA games, defending centers and orchestrating...