An enormous percentage of those “in power,” that is, in a position to make decisions of societal scope, are trained as lawyers. However, precisely as women begin to make serious gains within the legal profession, it is becoming less and less clear that law will remain the primary repository of societal power.  In this viewpoint, Ryan Calo discusses the incredible importance of “code” and other facets of information technology in shaping human possibilities.

Tagged: power, On Campus, Law

In the wake of Barack Obama’s “yes we can” victory, a timely study has emerged from the Stanford Graduate School of Business about what motivates people to take action. The prime mover, say researchers, is acquiring a position of power.

Tagged: power, Human Health, Business