Staying in business is brutal. Apple has managed to do so since April 1976. For the better part of the last four decades, it has remained a heavyweight in the U.S. stock market. Today, its market capitalization exceeds that of many advanced countries—and even that of an entire continent: Africa.

Yet, Apple recently lost its position as the most valuable company in the world and has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year. The intense competition in AI and tech seems to be taking a toll on the behemoth. 

Another ecosystem—the Amazon rainforest—has also been steadily losing its luster, perhaps irreversibly. Whether this is ultimately good or bad for the rainforest and the planet is still an open question. Given its immense scale, assessing the long-term impact of environmental degradation on the forest and the interdependent systems it supports is a daunting task. A recent 25-year study may reshape our understanding.

No matter how complex the problem, a solution is often within reach. In the end, it’s about striking a balance between competing needs. Sometimes, even reducing consumption can make a difference. Here’s one way car usage might be curbed. 

Doesn’t everything have two sides—the yin and the yang? What do industry titans think about the dual nature of AI? Here’s a collection of quotable insights worth saving.