When Robots Become Authors and Publishers

Amara’s law, named after Roy Amara, a president of the Institute for the Future, captures concisely the predicament we face. We overestimate the effect of technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.

When Audiobooks and Podcasts Collide

The coming collision of audiobooks and podcasts means more choice for consumers along with more confusion – and more opportunity – for publishers, authors, and other content producers.