Alexis Madrigal
Alexis Madrigal is a senior editor at The Atlantic. He's the author of Powering the Dream: The History and Promise of Green Technology.
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How Technology Is Fueling Urban Inequality
Start-ups and entrepreneurs promise a bright future. But is it a future that crowds out the poor and disadvantaged?
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Why Your Apartment Should Be on Facebook
A Cleveland start-up helps apartment complexes up their social media game.
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Can Detroit Live Up to Its Hype?
Boosters promise a city poised to become the next start-up hub. But driving around the downtown's empty streets, I'm not so sure I see a rosy future.
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A New Idea for Growing Start-Ups in Rust Belt Cities
In Lansing, Michigan, an incubator encourages sustainable companies to take root in the shrinking city.
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You May Never Have to Circle the Block Looking for a Spot Again
With SpotHero, you can reserve a space in advance online.
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Maps
Inside the Secret Program to Build the World's Best Maps
Google's Ground Truth wants to create the most accurate maps in the world. Here's what that means for the future of everything.
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Charts
How Technology Spreads, in 1 Chart
Mapping when some of our most popular technologies - like air conditioning and internet - reached 50 percent penetration.
