Here’s some fodder for your next dinner party.

From democratizing loans to revolutionizing venture capital to making stock ownership more accessible to more people, a brave new world of finance appears to be emerging.

Leaps in technology are moving us toward a revolution in transportation. But to predict how this will change society, we need to look beyond the automotive industry.

Brazil is facing stiff headwinds, and Dilma Rouseff is in trouble. But taking the long view, it’s remarkable how far Brazil has really come.