Americans are afraid that their jobs are endangered by foreign competition, but in reality, the threat is not Chinese people, but robots! In the interest of choosing a suitable career path, Nick Martens outlines when and how the best human jobs will be taken over by machines.

In an age of unbelievable artistic abundance, Nick Martens urges us to slow down and re-examine the works that really matter.

Nick Martens inaugurates the (delayed) redesign of The Bygone Bureau.

Wrapping up his stay in Amsterdam, Nick Martens presents a photo story recapping his favorite spots in the city. Categories include Best Place for Nerds to Get Stoned, Least Surprisingly Empty Women’s Clothing Store, and various awards for typographic signage.

Nick Martens explores Lambiek, one of the world’s oldest comic book shops and the starting place of acclaimed writer/artist Chris Ware.

Nick Martens arrives in the Swiss municipality of Interlaken, known for its scenic glimpse of the Alps, outdoor recreation, and Hooters restaurant.

Nick Martens finds the only thing compelling enough to leave lovely Amsterdam: the Star Wars exhibit in Brussels.

Nick Martens reports from Amsterdam with an exclusive exposé on the dark secrets of the city’s chocolate cookie industry.

Nick Martens runs down the successes and shortcomings of Pitchfork Media in an attempt to divine the potential impact of the company’s new online music television channel.

Nick Martens contrasts a typical scene in Amsterdam’s Dam Square with a picture of the plaza during a protest.