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Why HBO’s Silicon Valley Creator Mike Judge Likes Big Tech More Than Wall Street

Street art king Banksy schools us on trademark defense

A greeting card company tried to co-opt Banksy trademarks for merchandise sales. The famous street artist is defending the marks in a way only he can.

Why being rich is like being a superhero, only better – Tom on HBO’s Succession

Here’s the thing about being rich. It’s f**king great. It’s like being a superhero, only better. You get to do what you want. The authorities can’t really touch you. You get to wear a costume, but it’s designed by Armani.

Jay Z’s Roc-A-Fella co-founder Damon Dash on influencer economics

I saw people making money off our celebrity and bringing awareness to their brands, and I was like: why don’t we just make the brands and bring awareness to them ourselves?

Don’t worry, billionaires will save the world. Yay!

I've always believed the world is going to be saved by a billionaire married to a scientist. People who have reached that level of success are in a position to do good.

Why Fast Food Menus Are Actually An Important Economic Indicator

If there's a new chicken sandwich king, we can thank the strong consumer economy.

Kanye vs. building codes, Robinhood OK in UK, zombie debts eating your wallet

Today's Linkage on Kanye vs. regulators, Robinhood overseas, and consumer debt

Why would you stay anywhere else if there’s a Taco Bell hotel?

Amazon could crush it as a bank, but does it want to?

The fact that we can build something doesn’t mean that we should.

Everything the old and out-of-touch need to know about TikTok, the newest and hottest social media platform

Tech-savvy strangers can easily access your Venmo history

10 Things I Learned Listening To Rap Caviar On Spotify This Spring 2019

Lyrical analysis, jokes, and the best songs of Spring.

Linkage: e-scooters so hot they’re catching fire, literally

Today's Linkage on good economic news, Biggie Smalls' old stomping grounds, and scooter blazes of glory

Linkage: Why Brand Rules All Of Main Street & Wall Street

Today's Linkage on the housing market's long run, Quicken Loans' best quarter yet, and brand rules everything around me

No more rockstars: here’s how much U.S. musicians make each year now

Linkage: Bidding Wars Over For Most Homebuyers

Today's Linkage on the end of bidding wars (for now), going on Jeopardy! to pay for student loans, and bikers vs. gentrification

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