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philosophy
fromApaonline
1 day ago

The Problem with the Phrase "I'm Not Surprised, But..."

The cynical mindset prevalent in society undermines moral outrage and diminishes the effectiveness of ethical judgments.
#conflict
Mental health
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Conflict, crisis, consumption: What's eating our nation?

High conflict ensnares individuals, creating a paradox of wanting to be free from it while simultaneously feeling drawn in.
Berlin food
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Clashes in Israel between supporters and opponents of aid flows to Gaza: We don't want to feed Hamas terrorists!'

The article discusses a clash between two factions in Israel—those opposing humanitarian aid to Gaza and those advocating for it.
Mental health
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Conflict, crisis, consumption: What's eating our nation?

High conflict ensnares individuals, creating a paradox of wanting to be free from it while simultaneously feeling drawn in.
Berlin food
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Clashes in Israel between supporters and opponents of aid flows to Gaza: We don't want to feed Hamas terrorists!'

The article discusses a clash between two factions in Israel—those opposing humanitarian aid to Gaza and those advocating for it.
Science
fromBig Think
5 days ago

10 quotes about science's value to society

The US government is undermining science, reflecting historical patterns seen in Germany in 1933.
#technology
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
5 days ago

Your smartphone is a parasite, according to evolution

Smartphones act as modern parasites, exploiting human attention and time while causing numerous societal risks and personal costs.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
2 months ago

'No species has ever created another species': Baratunde Thurston on the future of being human with AI

The human ability to direct technology toward higher goals is crucial in shaping society.
NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

A.I. Action Plans + The College Student Who Broke Job Interviews + Hot Mess Express

Hard Fork discusses the intersection of technology and society with expert insights and critical analysis.
NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Tech Stock Shock + Solving the Mystery of OpenAI's Blip' + Tinder's Flirt-Off

The episode explores the intertwining of tech and culture, offering insights on recent advancements and their societal implications.
Growth hacking
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Creator of Succession Is Back With a Movie. There's a Reason He Rushed to Make It Right Away.

Mountainhead explores the darker side of technology and capitalism through disinformation and its chaotic consequences.
#film
#politics
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump's first 100 days: lots of fear, chaos, and abuse of power

Fear permeates various sectors of society, affecting free expression and actions, especially under Trump's presidency.
Right-wing politics
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Who've Lost Their Parents To The "Cult Of Trump" Are Sharing Their Stories

The author expresses disbelief at the moral disconnect with those supporting Trump's controversial views.
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

Inside Germany: Pro-Nazi songs, Eurovision traditions and nagging neighbours

Germany values 'Meinungsfreiheit' as a constitutional right, balancing free speech with the responsibility to curb hate speech.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump's first 100 days: lots of fear, chaos, and abuse of power

Fear permeates various sectors of society, affecting free expression and actions, especially under Trump's presidency.
Right-wing politics
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Who've Lost Their Parents To The "Cult Of Trump" Are Sharing Their Stories

The author expresses disbelief at the moral disconnect with those supporting Trump's controversial views.
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

Inside Germany: Pro-Nazi songs, Eurovision traditions and nagging neighbours

Germany values 'Meinungsfreiheit' as a constitutional right, balancing free speech with the responsibility to curb hate speech.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Stephen Fernane: Shouldn't owners of dogs that kill sheep also be hunted down?

As expected, recent debate on a proposal to ban fox hunting created the familiar arguments ranging from abject cruelty on the one hand versus the protection of livestock on the other.
UK politics
#community
#aging
DC food
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Alison Bechdel's Search for Solace

Alison Bechdel's graphic novel 'Spent' uniquely combines personal struggles with broader societal themes, ultimately exploring the pursuit of happiness amidst anxiety.
DC food
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Alison Bechdel's Search for Solace

Alison Bechdel's graphic novel 'Spent' uniquely combines personal struggles with broader societal themes, ultimately exploring the pursuit of happiness amidst anxiety.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Chris Cillizza Reveals His Tesla Was Vandalized With Musk Is a Nazi' Sign at Son's Soccer Tournament

The politicization of everyday life, including products like Tesla and fast food, is problematic and detrimental to recognizing shared humanity.
#consumerism
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How We Learned to Buy Our Feelings

The wellness industry commodifies emotional peace, making it a luxury product that fosters ongoing desire rather than true fulfillment.
Chasing calm through consumerism is ultimately unfulfilling, as emotional well-being cannot be bought or optimized.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How We Learned to Buy Our Feelings

The wellness industry commodifies emotional peace, making it a luxury product that fosters ongoing desire rather than true fulfillment.
Chasing calm through consumerism is ultimately unfulfilling, as emotional well-being cannot be bought or optimized.
#philosophy
fromAeon
1 week ago
philosophy

What is the cure for the West's individualist worldview? | Aeon Essays

fromAeon
1 week ago
philosophy

What is the cure for the West's individualist worldview? | Aeon Essays

Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Italy and Denmark lead group of countries pushing back on European rights convention Europe live

European countries are questioning the Human Rights Court's interpretations related to immigration and advocating for a reevaluation of rights application.
#covid-19
#communication
Fashion & style
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Barbie's feet are getting flatter - here's what that means for real-world fashion: study

Barbie reflects changing fashion norms by transitioning from high heels to flat shoes, mirroring broader societal shifts in women's footwear choices.
Women
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

When Men Weren't Afraid to Love Their Friends

Male friendships were once celebrated for their emotional depth but are now often portrayed as lacking vulnerability.
#parenting
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Navigating the terrible twos: 'If we understood the chemistry of what's going on in toddlers' brains, we would have such empathy for them'

Toddler meltdowns are valid reactions to their unique experiences, meriting deeper societal understanding.
Parenting
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Reflections on the Netflix series Adolescence': How to steer boys away from the manosphere

The Netflix miniseries 'Adolescence' pushes parents to confront uncomfortable truths about their sons' potential misogyny.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Parenting

Naoise Dolan: Please don't apologise to me for talking about the challenges of raising your children - we all need to vent

Parenting
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Navigating the terrible twos: 'If we understood the chemistry of what's going on in toddlers' brains, we would have such empathy for them'

Toddler meltdowns are valid reactions to their unique experiences, meriting deeper societal understanding.
Parenting
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Reflections on the Netflix series Adolescence': How to steer boys away from the manosphere

The Netflix miniseries 'Adolescence' pushes parents to confront uncomfortable truths about their sons' potential misogyny.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Parenting

Naoise Dolan: Please don't apologise to me for talking about the challenges of raising your children - we all need to vent

#masculinity
#art
fromARTnews.com
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Why Does Thomas J. Price's Monumental Statue of a Black Woman in Times Square Make People So Mad?

fromARTnews.com
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Why Does Thomas J. Price's Monumental Statue of a Black Woman in Times Square Make People So Mad?

Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Not All Mothers Should Be Celebrated. I Will Never Celebrate Mine.

Mother's Day often ignores the complexities of many mother-child relationships, leaving some feeling alienated during a celebration meant for joy.
#psychology
Media industry
fromScary Mommy
4 weeks ago

Your Obsession With True Crime & Celebrity Killers Might Be... Evolutionary

The fascination with true crime reflects a deep-seated psychological tendency towards danger recognition, rooted in our evolutionary past.
Media industry
fromScary Mommy
4 weeks ago

Your Obsession With True Crime & Celebrity Killers Might Be... Evolutionary

The fascination with true crime reflects a deep-seated psychological tendency towards danger recognition, rooted in our evolutionary past.
#parenthood
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

"People Will Call Me A Monster. I Don't Care": People Are Getting Brutally Honest About Whether Or Not They Regret Their Decision To Have (Or Not Have) Children

The decision to have children profoundly affects individuals, with varied reflections on joy, regret, and personal fulfillment.
Many individuals share diverse perspectives on parenthood, revealing deep personal insights and societal pressures.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Parenting

Sophie White: While in the park, I came up with the Shawshank Theory for how boring parenting small kids is

Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

"People Will Call Me A Monster. I Don't Care": People Are Getting Brutally Honest About Whether Or Not They Regret Their Decision To Have (Or Not Have) Children

The decision to have children profoundly affects individuals, with varied reflections on joy, regret, and personal fulfillment.
Many individuals share diverse perspectives on parenthood, revealing deep personal insights and societal pressures.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Parenting

Sophie White: While in the park, I came up with the Shawshank Theory for how boring parenting small kids is

#cultural-commentary
#relationships
Relationships
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | White Lotus' Has an Old-School View of Relationships

The final episode of White Lotus reflects the enduring nature of relationships among the wealthy, emphasizing loyalty and the complex role of money.
Relationships
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | White Lotus' Has an Old-School View of Relationships

The final episode of White Lotus reflects the enduring nature of relationships among the wealthy, emphasizing loyalty and the complex role of money.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This is how it feels at the beginning of the end of the world

"Without electricity, we go back to the Stone Age. Especially in high density urban centers," Dr. Sangeetha Abdu Jyothi warned about the severe consequences of a large-scale blackout.
Europe news
#racism
NYC music
fromAol
2 months ago

Vintage photos show what life looked like in the 1920s

The 1920s was a transformative decade marked by cultural advancements like jazz and pivotal changes in women's rights.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Women in technology

Debut Novel 'Fireweed' Explores the Danger in Complacency

NYC music
fromAol
2 months ago

Vintage photos show what life looked like in the 1920s

The 1920s was a transformative decade marked by cultural advancements like jazz and pivotal changes in women's rights.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Women in technology

Debut Novel 'Fireweed' Explores the Danger in Complacency

fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Who Were the Green Children of Woolpit? A New Look at a Medieval Mystery - Medievalists.net

The Green Children have consistently been viewed as mere curiosities of superstition, but a deeper examination reveals the rich social tapestry they represent in medieval life.
History
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

My Matcha-Dusted, Lemon-Scented, Tahini-Drizzled Adventures in Flavormaxxing

I found myself shivering on a sidewalk in Brooklyn on a recent April morning, questioning the nature of not just my own desires but also those of the three dozen or so people in line with me.
London food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why Is Mayonnaise Such A Controversial Condiment? - Tasting Table

"Over time, mayonnaise became so synonymous with a certain type of person (usually deemed 'uncool, boring, or plain') that it lost a bit of its powerhouse grip on the palates of the masses."
Food & drink
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Generation Alpha: What Is It? Is It Real?

Generation Alpha is characterized by unique qualities, distinguishing it from previous generations.
The understanding of generational differences is increasingly seen as questionable.
#womens-rights
#childhood
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh: Too many parents are falling into the dangerous trap of sharing their children online as 'content'

Children's lives are increasingly public from birth due to social media's reach and impact on privacy.
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh: Too many parents are falling into the dangerous trap of sharing their children online as 'content'

Children's lives are increasingly public from birth due to social media's reach and impact on privacy.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Unfortunately, I Have a New Theory About How Gilmore Girls Explains Trump

"Soon I realized: Stars Hollow would never be my escape from 2025 America. Instead, it offers the road map for how we got here."
Parenting
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Gen. Stanley McChrystal On Fear

Fear manifests in two forms: primal fear, which is immediate and visceral, and insidious fear, that subtly influences our choices and amplifies societal division.
US politics
#mental-health
Mental health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Doctors told me long-Covid was all in my head. At one hospital I was offered anti-depressants'

Long-Covid was initially misunderstood, but there is now growing acceptance and awareness of the condition and its impact on individuals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
SF LGBT

Looking at my late-90s high school diary, you would assume I was a regular horny straight teen girl. The reality was very different | Rebecca Shaw

The effort of living undercover due to marginalization profoundly impacts mental health and personal identity.
fromVulture
2 months ago
Mental health

Yellowjackets Recap: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

The Yellowjackets struggle with returning to normal life after a year in the wilderness, challenging the definitions of normalcy and acceptance.
Mental health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Doctors told me long-Covid was all in my head. At one hospital I was offered anti-depressants'

Long-Covid was initially misunderstood, but there is now growing acceptance and awareness of the condition and its impact on individuals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
SF LGBT

Looking at my late-90s high school diary, you would assume I was a regular horny straight teen girl. The reality was very different | Rebecca Shaw

#education
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Floppy disks and vaccine cards: exhibition tells tale of privacy rights in UK

Data storage has dramatically evolved over 40 years, posing new challenges for data privacy and personal information use.
An ICO exhibition showcases the history of data privacy and its impact on society.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Around me in Istanbul there is fear on every face but I see a resilience that refuses to die | Carolin Wurfel

Istanbul faces a resurgence of authoritarianism as protests erupt following the mayor's arrest, reflecting deep societal unrest and a struggle for democratic principles.
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

What It Takes to Fix a "Mean" Workplace

Nearly six in 10 workers attribute the rising level of incivility in U.S. society to a multitude of factors, including polarized political discourse and deteriorating social norms.
Left-wing politics
fromKotaku
2 months ago

A.I. Ruins Everything Part #473: Online Recipes

Remember the science fiction of the 1950s, when people imagined the role robots and artificial intelligence could play, dramatically improving our lives by taking on menial tasks and unpleasant jobs so that we would have more spare time.
Everyday cooking
SF LGBT
fromwww.vice.com
11 months ago

Who Tells the Stories of Our Trans Elders?

The project examines the lives and experiences of older transgender individuals, highlighting past and present challenges in trans healthcare and societal acceptance.
Online Community Development
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's time to embrace Dugnadsand the Norwegian concept we all need right now | Emma Beddington

Dugnadsand embodies community spirit necessary for solving modern societal challenges without reliance on individual excess or government unsupported mandates.
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