Ideas 2012
Our annual guide to modest proposals that can change the world—plus full coverage of the Aspen Ideas Festival.
How to Turn a Disney Cartoon Into Avant-Garde Theater
Julie Taymor tells former Disney CEO Michael Eisner why she agreed to take on The Lion King.
Joe Klein and Tom Daschle Offer Very Different Views of Regulation
Are laws like piles of sedimentary rock, weighing down America? Or are they protecting us from swindlers?
The Future of X: Adam Lerner on Art Museums
From the Aspen Ideas Festival, the director of the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver explains that traditional notions of art are breaking down.
How Missing Out on the Gold Changed Michelle Kwan's Life
The Olympic silver medalist says that falling short of her dream changed her outlook on everyday existence.
The Future of X: Eric Schmidt on YouTube
From the Aspen Ideas Festival, the Executive Chairman of Google talks about the philosophy of YouTube and what media might look like in 50 years.
Eric Schmidt on Technology vs. Dictatorship
How does the executive chairman of Google see the role of smart phones and social media in driving democratic change globally?
Why an English Teacher Introduced Her Class to the World
When high school students submit papers to the Web rather than their instructor does the larger audience inspire them to write more seriously?