Make sense of a disrupted world
Tyler Brûlé writes the weekly Fast Lane column for the FT Weekend Life and Arts section.
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Two tall stories that take place up in the clouds, high above two dazzling Asian cities
My desk and I are having issues. I’m away so often, it’s decided to lead a life of its own
Is Bombardier C Series the plane business travellers have been waiting for?
From Hawaii to Hampstead, the columnist answers readers’ questions
Toronto has a troubled history with its waterfront, much of which is cut off by an overhead expressway
The concepts on offer in Japan are exercises in extreme styling and peerless service
The facts are very simple: automatic weapons have no place in civil society, even when licensed
Young Canadians should do like Aussies and Kiwis by getting out into the world for extended periods
While other countries spend a fortune attracting ‘influencers’, in Portugal it has happened organically
‘It’s a snapshot of a nation on the go, but in the most courteous and respectful manner’
Many media companies still maintain a direct relationship with readers — but few still have access to foyers
I can’t help but question if airlines wouldn’t be further ahead if they had just stuck to getting the basics right
A few of late summer’s more frequently asked questions
Your boss and possibly you have a completely outdated view of the Thai capital and need to give it a fresh look
The Swiss bunker mentality has always felt at once quaint, menacing and oddly reassuring
Your company secrets don’t need to be revealed to the tanning masses. Your shareholders will thank you
Returning to 500 emails that need attention is far worse then checking in every other day
The great thing about many Alpine resorts is that they understand the value of leaving things alone
A summer office set-up reminds us that we don’t need gimmicks in the workplace to keep colleagues happy
Eurostar’s new on-board lighting makes me think of an operating theatre lit for intricate surgery
‘What does it mean if you can’t comment on a sector of society unless you’re part of it?’
The capital is the cleanest, most orderly and safest bet for spending time in a global city
Casual familiarity triggers a sense of belonging and happiness in most of us and this in turn makes us more resilient
For her 99th birthday my granny wanted to fly from Ottawa to Italy and get out her bikini
Avoid eating too much and say yes to that extra glass of wine before you go to sleep in flight
