1. Never trust a corporation to do a library’s job.
By Andy Baio in the Message
2. Cost-cutting is killing U.S. military innovation.
By Dan Steinbock in Project Syndicate
3. We should streamline the patchwork of state licenses and certifications required for many jobs.
By Adam Ozimek in Forbes
4. Focusing on responsiveness over efficiency can spur business breakthroughs.
By First Round Review
By the University of Colorado Boulder

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