Matt Alldian

Adam Gopnik reviews three books that discuss the tensions between liberalism and conservatism, ultimately arguing that history doesn't favor one side. via kottke.org

Shopify, an e-commerce platform enabling the end-to-end operation of over 400,000 individual retail shops & brands, is making commerce easier. The company helps merchants of all sizes set up & run digital stores, track inventory, manage shipping, and analyze sales & marketing data. via Fortune

Zen Habits presents a four-step guide to letting go of past experiences and finding peace in the present moment. via Zen Habits

Jameson is promoting its whiskey with innovative ads on Twitter, Snapchat, and Uber for St. Patrick's Day.

via Adweek

Good ad stunts are simple, dramatic and create tension, according to this analysis comparing recent campaigns from Oreo and State Street. via @Digiday

Digital news source Quartz is seeing success with its unique approach to journalism and advertising. via Campaign US.

President Trump's proposed budget cuts funding for scientific research while increasing spending on defense and homeland security. via WIRED

Fast Company highlights the 10 most innovative companies in AI and machine learning in 2017. via fastcompany.com

An RPA agency used iPhone's AirDrop feature at SXSW to send targeted invitations and job opportunities. via The Drum.

WIRED's Julie Muncy reviewed the video game Night in the Woods, a conversational game about a 20-something cat named Mae Borowski who returns to her Rust Belt town after dropping out of college. via Wired.