What Comes Next_
Thoughts on AI, predictive text, technological metaphors, and the string of thought.
🛫Flying, by Joseph Brunjes
I love the combination of this kid's gesture of abandon and look of rapt concentration. Serious fun indeed.
📺Public service plotlines
This study reveals insights into how television programs like Grey's Anatomy can effectively enhance public awareness about healthcare.
🌳Tree of life
From Vijaysree Venkataraman, a reflection on the journey of the moringa tree and its potential in addressing malnutrition across cultures.
🥠Fortune cookies come to China
A surprising exploration of fortune cookies, their origins, and the cultural misconceptions surrounding them.
🌌Grand ideas first, obstacles later
A critical reflection on the narrative of world-changing meetings and the potential consequences of scientific endeavors, particularly referencing CERN's impact on our understanding of the universe.
🍞Perchers, pinchers, turners, swingers
A delightful exploration of vintage toasters and their innovative designs.
❤️Almost a mantra
A reflection on the essentials of life, emphasizing love, community, and the beauty of typesetting in a world where these values matter.
🕰️First, hide the router!
In a world where technology can distract, Jeff VanderMeer shares a personal strategy to create uninterrupted writing time.
🚗Tell-my-mom.com
This post explores an innovative approach to improving teen driving safety by utilizing feedback mechanisms similar to those used in fleet management. "By placing our How’s My Driving sticker on your car, other drivers now have an easy way to provide feedback about your teen’s driving..."
🗺️The trouble with online maps
A critique of modern online mapping practices from the president of the British Cartographic Society highlights the loss of geographical richness. "Corporate cartographers... are leaving off landmarks like churches, ancient woodlands and stately homes."
🐘Ganesh CD player, Mumbai, India
Exploring cultural sensitivities in consumerism, especially through a playful depiction of Ganesh.
🤝Reconciliation and the oval ball
A reflection on Nelson Mandela's clever adaptation to the challenges of prison life through his unexpected engagement with rugby.
🎨Type specimen - Blaktur
I appreciate the intriguing connections between traditional calligraphy and contemporary design, highlighted by Ken Barber's "Blaktur."
🌍Out of that came the Googles of the world ..
The Whole Earth Catalog ignited a cultural shift, blending creativity, small-scale entrepreneurship, and a new vision for commerce.
🎱Tibetans Play Pool
Exploring the cultural significance of tables in social gatherings and leisure activities, as illustrated by Tibetans playing pool.
🎨No. 8 Rue Franklin, Nantes, France
A reflection on the juxtaposition of beauty and vandalism in Nantes' architectural landscape.
🍖B.C. BBQ
A vignette from Neolithic times.
🌍Some of the loneliest languages
Dispatches from the world of endangered languages, highlighting the plight of those struggling to survive.
🎹The practice of practicing
From Mark Slutsky, a reflection on rekindling a childhood dream of becoming a pianist.
🏙️Dream City, by Paul Klee
Reflecting on Klee's vision of a timeless cityscape.
🎬Filmmakers on filmmakers on filmmaking - La Nuit Américaine Express
An exploration of François Truffaut's film _Day for Night_ and its influence on Wes Anderson's artistic vision.
🏛️Once you finally get good at it, why stop?
An exploration of why many architects continue working well into their later years, highlighting the parallels between their professional longevity and the enduring nature of the buildings they create.
🎹Indiana piano
A glimpse into Lexo Toradze's vibrant community of Russian and Georgian pianists in South Bend, Indiana.
🚗That’s progress for you
A look at the evolution of fuel efficiency in cars, highlighting a stark decline in options despite increasing consumer demand.
🌆For one minute please stand
An invitation to reconsider and engage with our urban spaces through simple steps for transformation.
🧬Human red cone pigment gene quilt, by Beverly St. Clair
A unique blend of art and science, this quilt explores the intricacies of the human red cone pigment gene through creative textile design.
📚Outdoor bookcases in Bonn, Germany
In this post, Daniel Hamermesh reflects on the unique forms of community trust observed in Germany compared to the United States, particularly regarding public sharing initiatives like outdoor lending libraries.
🎶Didgeridon’t
A cultural clash arises when a book for girls includes instructions on playing the didgeridoo, mistaking its sacred significance in Aboriginal traditions.
✍️Failed writers
Remembering Robert Giroux and his insightful exchange with T. S. Eliot on the nature of writers and editors.
🐋Wooden whales
Reflecting on the delicate balance of nature and technology through the lens of whales and human fascination.
🏢Your neighbor must be everyone
Lake County Sheriff Mark C. Curran Jr. shares his reflections after serving a week in jail to gain empathy and insight into the lives of inmates.
🕊️Depressed, minority church-going teens
This study highlights the complex relationship between religious participation and adolescent mental health, particularly among minority teens.
🍃Fig Leaf Wardrobe, by Tord Boontje
A clever commentary on human creativity and the irony of covering nature's own beauty.
💭Daydream believing
Exploring the nuances of daydreaming and its relationship with creativity.
🎒Little India, Singapore
An observation on the juxtaposition of historical figures and modern conveniences, inspired by thoughts on culture and everyday items.
🎨Security wall mural, Sadr City
This painted wall in Baghdad reflects a unique blend of art and the stark realities of security in urban spaces.
🏷️G. SALE
Impressed by a neighbor's succinct sign, I found a lovely convergence of cultural artifacts while reading John Berger's novel.
🌈If it seems wordish, use it
The creativity of language invites us to embrace innovative word usage without apology.
🌲A pleasant nonplace
An exploration of finding peace in an unremarkable life amidst turbulent times.
🌐Doing science in the open
Barry Canton advocates for transparency in science by sharing his research openly online, challenging traditional academic norms.
🦌“Red Earth,” by Erika Larsen
An exploration of child hunters and their deep connection to nature and tradition.
📱Cell phones and African elections
Cell phones are fostering democracy by ensuring fair elections in Africa.
🏴☠️Dave Eggers, 826 Valencia, and the Once Upon a School challenge
Discover the ingredients for a thriving afterschool tutoring program, featuring community engagement and creative resources.
🎨“Portrait of Andries Stilte II”, by Kehinde Wiley
An exploration of Kehinde Wiley's work, merging historical European art with contemporary African-American identity.
💰Productive mind games
Insights into creative behavioral economics strategies to encourage healthier choices and better decision-making.
✂️Saudi salons - a brief history
Eman Al Nafjan explores the intriguing evolution of Saudi Arabian hair salons from tailor shops, highlighting cultural needs and changes over the decades.
🔤Twenty-six Alphabet Trucks, by Eric Tabuchi
A playful exploration of typography through clever photographs of letters found on various objects.
🍜In praise of street food
Discover how street food reveals the essence of a culture and its people.
👁️Keep noticing!
Cultivating the discipline of noticing can enhance our engagement with the world around us.
🍳L’oeuf à soixante-cinq degrés
An exploration of the exquisite results achieved when cooking eggs at precise temperatures.