📺 Television

• 🕌Religious but Not Spiritual

  Explore how "Never Have I Ever" blends humor with the complexities of Hindu identity in modern America, through the eyes of its vibrant protagonist, Devi.

• 🔗Writers and Intellectuals Under Threat

  A New Toolkit for Activists Fighting to Document Repression and Protect Free Expression

• 🗣️The Art of Meaningful Conversations

  Pushing the brain beyond its evolutionary constraints, one conversation at a time.

• 🌌NOVA Wonders

  A storied series provides a cutting-edge take on a set of age-old questions

• 🌍Technology is not the enemy (uncoolness is)

  An exploration of how technology's role in language preservation is changing perceptions among indigenous communities.

• 🦈Leaves and teeth

  This beautiful tiny basket, adorned with shark's teeth, symbolizes Nauru's rich cultural heritage amidst its modern challenges.

• 🎬Subtleties

  Reflecting on the complexities of subtitles and their role in film enjoyment and cultural exploration.

• 🤝Take only staples, leave only electronics

  Examining the complex aftermath of the Chile earthquake and the human responses in crisis situations.

• 🌌Perfect boredom

  Exploring the intriguing nature of boredom and its potential beauty in a world of peace and familiarity.

• 🤡The crying-on-the-inside kind of news

  I can't help thinking about the fascinating blend of humor and seriousness in Mexican media, particularly with Brozo the clown delivering news and critiques.

• 🔪You need a good chopping scene

  This excerpt explores the cinematic artistry of cooking, particularly the act of chopping, as a means of character representation in film.

• 🛋️Grace between the cushions - A love letter to my college couch

  Reflecting on the whimsical experience of living with a couch, found in the trash, that became a focal point for creativity and nostalgia during college years.

• 📺What a difference a TV makes

  Television's impact on women's roles and fertility is profound, as shown in studies from India and Brazil.

• 🧽Patience and fortitude

  Reflecting on Brother Lawrence's mindfulness in everyday tasks, like dishwashing, and the beauty of simplicity in our routine.

• 📻Tell me what I can’t see

  A father reflects on how radio enhances his son's understanding of NFL games compared to television.

• 📚Butterfly in the sky, I could go twice as high

  Reflecting on the impact of _Reading Rainbow_, a beloved show that fostered a love of reading in children, its cancellation marks a shift in educational programming priorities.

• 🕊️Courageous good humor

  Cory Doctorow shares how former KKK leader Johnny Lee Clary was transformed by the courageous and humorous approach of Reverend Wade Watts.

• 📚There are no televisions here

  In an exploration of Paju Book City, Edwin Heathcole captures the tension between the fantastical vision of a city dedicated to literature and its stark physical surroundings.

• 🌜Le voyage dans la Lune, by George Méliès

  Celebrating the 107th anniversary of Georges Méliès' iconic film, Le voyage dans la Lune, and its intriguing connections to the 1969 moon landing.

• 🌐Babel undone

  The transformative journey of a biblical story through many languages.

• 🎬Fridge logic

  An exploration of TV-writer jargon that highlights the intricacies of scriptwriting with a humorous touch.

• 🍿The pause that refreshes

  A study reveals that commercial interruptions can enhance enjoyment of TV shows by providing refreshing breaks from the narrative flow.

• 📺No more than an hour

  A reflective observation from 1939 about the limitations of television and its impact on family life.

• 📚We speak volumes

  From Penelope Lively's _Moon Tiger_, a reflection on the nature of language and memory.

• 🎥Decisive moments

  An exploration of the critical role a broadcast director plays in conveying the narrative of televised sports.

• 🎺Allegro non sequitur

  From Alex Ross, a commentary on Bernstein and Shostakovich intertwined with YouTube's vibrant discussion.

• 🍚Eating and absorbing a technological tradition

  This excerpt from Francesca Bray highlights how cultural objects and practices can embody profound meanings through the technologies involved in their production, particularly in the context of Japan's agricultural traditions.

• ✨The Rosa Parks of blogs

  I love this sort of list-making

• 🌀Spiritual Shopper

  Quoting Kathleen Norris on the mishmash of religious experiences devoid of depth and context.

• 🎶The birthplace of the blues

  Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn collaborates with Malian bluesman Ali Fakra Toure in the vibrant setting of Timbuktu.

• 🎶Now That’s What I Call Not Music 1!

  A vivid account of the tumultuous reaction to the first public performance of the noise orchestra in Milan in 1914.

• 🎶Now That’s What I Call Not Music 3!

  William Carlos Williams reflects on George Antheil's "Ballet Mechanique" and its impact on experiencing the noise of life.

• 🎶Now That’s What I Call Not Music 2!

  An exploration of audience reactions to Edgard Varèse's "Hyperprism" and the dichotomy between concept and substance in modern sound compositions.

• 🛩️Noise pollution, 1930s-style

  A whimsical take on historical aerial advertising through an amusing quote about a police amphibian airplane's chase.

• 📺The Station Nigeria

  This popular Nigerian soap opera, funded by Search for Common Ground, tackles significant societal issues facing Nigeria today. The captivating narrative unfolds in a fictional television news station, offering insights into the challenges of a diverse population.

• 🪞Crazy in the same way?

  This analysis dives into how psychotic delusions are influenced by the cultural context of their times, reflecting societal anxieties and technologies.

• 🎶We don’t call it music at all

  A glimpse into Edward Bellamy's vision of musical culture in the year 2000, where professional music is readily accessible at all times.

• 🎭Give me a telenovela and I’ll give you a nation

  An exploration of how telenovelas serve as both cultural mirrors and therapeutic narratives for countries, highlighting their unique emotional resonance and production values.

• 🎭Miss Piggy Lee

  A deep dive into the origins of Miss Piggy and the art of puppetry from Bonnie Erickson.

• 📺Public service plotlines

  This study reveals insights into how television programs like Grey's Anatomy can effectively enhance public awareness about healthcare.

• 🎶Never mind the propaganda, let’s dance!

  An exploration of the vibrant musical culture of Kinshasa and the phenomenon of libanga in Congolese music.

• 🏛️How Buildings Learn TV series

  A deep exploration of how architecture adapts over time, as illustrated in Stewart Brand's impactful book and documentary series.

• 📺Where have all the dancers gone?

  A reflection on the decline of communal dancing and the rise of televised performances in our culture.

• 🎙️Ira Glass on the taste-execution gap

  A pep talk for creative folks from the This American Life host.

• 🦓Bolivia’s volunteer zebras

  A creative approach to addressing urban traffic safety issues can be seen in La Paz, Bolivia, where volunteers dressed as zebras help pedestrians cross the busy streets.

• 🤔Theme-park theodicies

  George Saunders' _Pastoralia_ explores the absurdities and deeper truths of modern life through the lens of tragicomedy. Here, a young boy's struggle for identity and acceptance ultimately leads to profound questions about love and worth.

• 🎶Roaring Lambs or bleating lions?

  Exploring the complexities of Christian influence in American culture, drawing on the cultural phenomena of the late 1990s and early 2000s.