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Jimmy Buffett: The Beautiful Pessimism at the Heart of His Music
"The question remains, however: Why are people so consistently drawn to Buffett’s special brand of escapism? Or to escapism in general?" ...
Hip-hop at 50: 7 Essential Listens to Celebrate Rap’s Widespread Influence
"What is undeniable is that over the past 50 years, hip-hop has evolved, grown, and influenced nearly every aspect of modern U.S. culture – from dance, theater, and literature to visual arts and fashion." ...
Can You Trust AI?
"Newer generations of AI models, with their more sophisticated and less rote responses, are making it harder to tell who benefits when they speak." ...
Laughter Can Communicate a lot More than Good Humor
"There is no such thing as a fake laugh. All laughter serves genuine social functions, helping you navigate complex social interactions." ...
Combating Antisemitism Today: Holocaust Education in the Era of Twitter and TikTok
"The online ecosystem where today’s antisemitism flourishes is a Wild West of information and misinformation that is largely unmonitored, distributed in an instant, and posted by anyone." ...
How to Fight Holocaust Denial in Social Media
"When the internet took off in the late 1990s, Holocaust deniers, and countless other conspiracy theorists saw an opportunity to spread their ideas to new audiences." ...
What’s a Luddite?
"Contrary to popular belief, the original Luddites were not anti-technology, nor were they technologically incompetent." ...
To Have Better Disagreements, Change Your Words
"At home, at work, and in civic spaces, it’s not uncommon to have conversations that make you question the intelligence and benevolence of your fellow human beings." ...
The Forgotten History of Memorial Day
"In the years following the bitter Civil War, a former Union general took a holiday originated by former Confederates and helped spread it across the entire country." ...
Three Lessons from Aristotle on Friendship
"Aristotle is mostly known for his influence on science, politics, and aesthetics; he is less well known for his writing on friendship."...
