Three words to diffuse a disagreement — This may come as a surprise, but people seem to have become more combative than ever… That’s obviously not a shock, as there’s a lot of anger floating around out there. It seems as if people would rather be heard than be right. …

MTV, New Coke, and ChatGPT all rolled into one… — The time setting? Sometime in the near future. The place: A dystopian world dominated by television and large corporations. The character? A cyborg — driven by artificial intelligence — challenging the corporations and systems, while at the same time, creating its own persona to influence the public. This may sound…

The year that had a bit of everything — It was a year of incredible political and economic strife and continuing Cold War tensions. But while all this was going on, we were experiencing a monumental time when it came to pop culture and technological innovations. …

The decade that took Christmas movies to the next level — Every decade has given us a great offering of Christmas movies and holiday favorites. And They go as far back as the dawn of films themselves. The very first Christmas movie ever is considered Santa Claus, a simple 5-minute film from all the way back in 1898. And the coming…

A look at spooky season during a transformative decade — You’re a kid in the mid-80s. October has rolled around and one of the most pressing concerns of the entire year is staring you straight in the face: what are you going to be for Halloween? There are now so many options and great new characters that would make for…

A look at one of the most tumultuous times in modern financial history — A young urban professional walks out of their well-paying job and jumps into their convertible. They’ve got a bright white smile, perfect hair, a Rolex, and are clothed from head to toe in Ralph-Lauren. …

The toy that gave us a masterclass in marketing — A real American Hero takes on an evil criminal organization determined to rule the world. The heroes, using a variety of vehicles, weaponry, and advanced technology, will fight for freedom wherever there’s trouble, letting nothing get in their way in the pursuit of that freedom. …

A journey back to a terrifying time in 1982 — In September 1982, a young girl in Chicago wasn’t feeling well. She felt like she may be coming down with a cold and went to tell her parents. Like millions of parents do, millions of times, they gave her two extra strength Tylenol to ease her discomfort. Things seemed fine…

A look at some incredible albums that are now over-the-hill — The influence from the 1970s is still there, but new musical styles, bands, and artists are taking center stage. A wide range of incredible albums are being released on a weekly basis. But which ones would stand the test of time and go on to be considered classics? On today’s…