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The Alpine Review began in 2012 as a conceptually bold, ad-free print magazine which set out to explore topics of significance at a pace conducive to deep consideration and reflection on the turbulent sea of change we all live in.
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Forget your father’s optometry—New York-based Warby Parker has been changing the eyewear game making glasses hip, sexy, literary and even socially responsible in a couple of short years.
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'Free' has not exactly been the best model for the internet and Kevin Kelly's 'generative' was an interesting (perhaps even prescient) idea that anticipated some of the more recent developments (NFT's come to mind).
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We have built a system of criminal law that depends upon our trusting the government but what is the state of trust in our institutions? Revisiting the Aaron Swartz story.
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A quick exploration on what has been called 'presentism' (Douglas Rushkoff) or the never ending present. How does this influence our longer term perspective and our ability to make sense?
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Plan your future accordingly: 10 conferences, festivals and creative invasions to tickle your imagination, tease your senses and challenge your mind.
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Whether helping clients or the world, these five groups are harnessing their collective talents to make an impact.
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Suggestions for a well-rounded library: 10 books to check out and dive into.
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For inspiration, five contemporary individuals and five modern classics to return to.
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3D printing is here to stay, but exactly in what form and for how long is the bigger question. As designers of the future we have a responsibility to embrace new making, but we should ensure that we aren’t swept along with the hype.
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A creative Berliner looking for a challenge also finds community in post-revolutionary Egypt where chaos is but one story among many.
