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Michael J. Coren

Staff writer, Quartz.
Staff writer, Quartz.
Tech

The New VA.gov Shows What’s Possible For Government Tech After the Healthcare.gov Disaster

Expect to see more Silicon Valley–style site design in Washington, DC.

Management

The Army’s New Algorithm Tells You How Much Caffeine Will Hit Your Body’s Peak Performance

Caffeine affects everyone differently.

Tech

With Gritted Teeth, Tech Royalty Has Returned To The White House. Here’s The Agenda.

Who's ready for "Government-as-a-Service"?

Management

Politics is Distracting American Workers and May Be Killing U.S. Productivity

There is a real, measurable cost to the drumbeat of disturbing news coming out of Washington.

Tech

Twitter Says It Will Ban Trump If He Breaks Hate Speech Rules

The social network is facing what may be the world's most powerful troll: the U.S. president.

Management

Obama Hints at a Future in VC, and Silicon Valley Is Salivating

“He’s kind of perfect for the job.”

Management

Too Many People Are Going Pantless on Video Calls

Don't worry too much about how you look. Spend more time thinking about what you'll say and how you'll say it. But even so, put on some pants, perhaps.

Management

Most Americans Spend Two Full Workdays Each Month on Facebook

But the company that spurned Facebook’s $3 billion acquisition offer now threatens to grab its younger users.