USB-C isn’t universal. The tiny symbols tell the truth—if you know them.

Kirk O. Hanson is a senior fellow at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. Views are his own. All human cultures use symbols to represent their core values and collective identity. We treasure most ...

The symbols and images we see in our everyday lives can sometimes have very powerful meanings behind them. Take, for example, symbols of resilience and strength. For thousands of years, symbols of ...

Explore the definition and historical journey of status symbols. Learn how they adapt with societal changes and remain key indicators of social and economic stature.