Rodney Brooks, famous for the Roomba, argues the humanoid robot craze in Silicon Valley is doomed to fail.
Category: Content Type: Personal Profile
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Slick Rick Likes His Tea ‘Strong and British’
“It’s the English side of me that never dies,” said the pioneering wordsmith who is celebrating 40 years of hip-hop classics like “La-Di-Da-Di.”
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Paul Grimstad, a Yale Professor, Is in “One Battle After Another” and “Marty Supreme”
Paul Grimstad, a Yale professor, has somehow found himself acting in both “One Battle After Another” and “Marty Supreme.”
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Paul Grimstad, a Yale Professor, Is in “One Battle After Another” and “Marty Supreme”
Paul Grimstad, a Yale professor, has somehow found himself acting in both “One Battle After Another” and “Marty Supreme.”
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The Fine Art of Managing Christie’s
As more people tune in for the “theater” of high-end auctions, Bonnie Brennan is trying to convert them into clients.
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Harold Hamm, Oklahoma Oil Tycoon, Allies With Trump to Reshape U.S. Energy
Harold Hamm, an Oklahoma oil tycoon, has played a central role in reshaping energy policy by allying himself with President Trump.
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Is Jennifer Welch the Democrats’ Toughest Critic?
The reality TV celebrity turned left-wing podcaster Jennifer Welch is fed up with President Trump. She also expects better from the Democrats.
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With MaXhosa Africa, Laduma Ngxokolo Is Reweaving South Africa’s Story
Laduma Ngxokolo, the designer behind MaXhosa Africa, is on a mission to embrace his country’s history and traditions, rather than hide from them.
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Kristen Stewart Wants to Blow Up the Myth of the Brilliant Male Actor
The actress and director says the world of filmmaking needs a “full system break.”
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How Sarah Sherman of ‘SNL’ Plans to Make Audiences Squirm in New HBO Special
In her debut comedy special, the “S.N.L.” cast member takes her love of the grotesque to theatrical proportions. You may want a barf bag.
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Cynthia Erivo on Her Favorite Books, “Wicked” and Her New Memoir
“I have to be still for a certain amount of time,” says the “Wicked” star and author of “Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They’re Too Much.”
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With ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ and ‘I Love L.A.,’ Josh Hutcherson Is Back
The “Five Nights at Freddy’s” and “I Love L.A.” star found instant success as a child actor. After his “Hunger Games” fame, it felt like it almost all went away.