I recently (and luckily) survived my comprehensive exam in the PhD program. I was dissapointed however to not see a real question on motivation in the bunch. Admittedly, I was disappointed primarily because I had prepared for such a question. No matter, however, since in the decades upcoming, the “traditional” means by which we might [...]

I suspect there is a playbook that media industry types collectively use when negotiating deals with technology/web startups. The latest situation involving YouTube and Universal Music comes right out of this playbook. The entire play goes something like this. (1) At first, say “No” to any negotiation, but suggest that the startup pay your firm, [...]