DM How do you define curvilinear? Curvilinear  refers to anything that consists of, is bounded by, or characterized by curved lines rather than straight ones. The term combines the Latin roots curvus  (meaning "bent" or "curved") and linea  (meaning "line"). The concept appears across several domains, each with slightly different emphases: In geometry and mathematics , curvilinear describes shapes, paths, or coordinate systems based on curves. For instance, curvilinear motion

DM Good morning! First, is there evidence or validation that "familiarity breeds contempt" (such as within social, community, work or family interplay)? Good morning, Sciart! This is a fascinating question that sits at the intersection of folk wisdom and empirical psychology. The "familiarity breeds contempt" hypothesis is particularly interesting because it seems to contradict another well-established phenomenon — the mere exposure effect, which suggests repeated exposure g

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The company’s stock-based compensation in 2025 reached an average of $1.5 million per employee

Companies hope employees will see attendance as a key to advancement and show up more often without being told

Companies say AI will fundamentally change business forever. But what does that change look like, and what are they doing to make it happen? Quick Summary AI adoption in corporations is happening, but it’s often in the background automating existing workflows and handling tasks like summarizing content and customer service. Despite 95% of AI pilots not delivering meaningful value, CEOs remain confident in long-term ROI, often expressed in non-financial terms. Nvidia stands ou

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Americans get conflicting suggestions about how much money they need for a comfortable retirement. Here’s what the sound bites don’t tell you.

This behavior has become more common in today’s economy, says consultancy firm Korn Ferry.

Six stories that show how real people and companies are rapidly adjusting to the new rules of trade

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Wharton’s Scott Snyder and co-author Jason Hreha offer five strategies to bridge the gap between leadership expectations around AI and meaningful transformation. Only 5 of 37 enterprise pilots are getting to production on average and only 3 of these are creating real impact .  KEY TAKEAWAYS Employee hesitation and lack of training hinder AI adoption. AI adoption relies on motivation, ability, and prompts, with a focus on training, incentives, and a supportive culture to overc

Retirement is about emotional needs as well as financial. Somewhat related: The 3 key financial lessons of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Frank Capra’s meaningful story of community and connection, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ shows us how to weather tough times together.

Artificial intelligence is destroying the career ladder for aspiring artists (and multitudes of other entry roles in workplaces)

Large employers indicate that they either want to maintain the size of their teams next year or let go of workers; ‘Everybody’s afraid for their jobs’

Bridgeport, Connecticut, shows how the nature of U.S.-based production is changing.

Entrepreneurs juggle a hard-charging work culture and competitive pressures with family obligations

Folding iPhones, home robots, mind-reading tech and EV supercars are all heading your way—along with AI-induced challenges in healthcare and cybersecurity

When Graham Walker sold his family’s Louisiana company, he made sure his 540 employees got a cut

Crisis response must go beyond merely mitigating negative impacts. Organisations often face the choice between cooperative, constructive responses or more advocative stances. This raises the question of whether their decisions are influenced by crisis response strategies, time pressure, or strategic orientation.