Written by Aayush Gupta – – – The irony of life is unmistakable: There are more films to watch than ever, yet the movie theatre business is under threat as new consumer preferences and distribution channels shake the industry. As a college student, going to the movies provides a cheap, fun getaway from campus. Seeing a film on the big screen is an immersive experience; it transports you to a different world, taking your mind off the stress of assignments and exams. Thus, this controversy is deeply personal. It’s saddening to think that movie theatres might be finished — unless…
Written by Melissa Harari – – – As someone who lived in three continents and has an Instagram dedicated to pictures related to my travels, connecting with people and cultures around the world has always been my passion. That’s why I’m a bit disappointed to share that the pandemic is already reducing globalization. I believe that most of us from business school would agree that the last 30 years of free-trade has lifted millions of people out of poverty – and while not perfect – is a good thing. The signs of slowbalization The slowdown of globalization, or “slowbalization” as…