Why Madonna's Songs Keep Going Viral
What the internet’s repeated rediscovery of Madonna reveals about fame
Amit Vaidya
The Polarization Effect: Why the Most Divisive Figures Often Hold the Most Power
How controversy, attention, and cultural momentum shape modern influence
Amit Vaidya
The Economics of the Oscars: What an Academy Award Is Actually Worth
How nominations and wins reshape Economic Value in Hollywood
Amit Vaidya
Who Needs to Know Their Economic Value? More People Than You Think
Follower counts, headlines, and viral moments look like value. Often they aren’t. For years we have talked about fame as if it were a personality trait. Someone is famous. Someone is relevant. Someone...
Amit Vaidya
When Likeability Becomes a Stand-In for Value
I smile and say thank you a lot. Often more than the moment seems to require. To an Uber driver when the ride ends. To a flight attendant handing me a glass of water. To a nurse doing something that...
Amit Vaidya
AI, Clarity, and the Limits of Transparency
A reflection on clarity, judgment, and what explanation can’t replace.
Amit Vaidya
