The man sits in his kitchen at 2:47 p.m. on a Tuesday in late August, laptop open, coffee cold, staring at a cursor that blinks with the persistence […]
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Art’s Journey to Wisdom Travels the Path of a Public Good
Modern economies reward efficiency, not reflection. Our institutions—schools, platforms, governments—are calibrated to deliver outcomes, track progress, and benchmark success. In this landscape, the arts are often treated as […]
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2024 (music, movies, tv & stuff)
This year wasn’t about discovering the latest trends or binge watching a new series for me. Instead, 2024 became a year of revisiting the familiar, finding comfort and […]
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3 People You Need to Know: Diane Nash, James Balog, and Waris Dirie
What does it take to be an “influencer”? Not the kind that flood our screens with aspirational brunches and curated skincare routines, but the kind easily overlooked, the […]
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Common Threads: What the Most Popular Books of 2024 Reveal About Us
The 2024 literary scene has been dominated by a range of captivating books, from Kristin Hannah’s The Women to Stephen King’s You Like It Darker, offering a blend […]
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Digital Art, Human Rights: Navigating the Ethics of AI Creativity
Software has eaten the world. Machines can produce music, paintings, and literature with startling precision, the question of human rights in the creative industry has become more pressing […]
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Rock’s Poet Laureate
Last night, under the warm August sky at the Lawn in Indianapolis, I had the immense pleasure of again experiencing Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit live. It […]
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Gangster Makes Good: Snoop Dogg as a Brand Ambassador for the Olympics
Image is everything. And there’s nothing quite like the street credibility of a gangster-turned-cultural icon. Enter Snoop Dogg: rapper, entrepreneur, and, surprisingly, a brand ambassador for the Olympics. […]
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Samantha Fish Shines Bright Opening for the Stones
As a die-hard Samantha Fish fan, I can barely contain my excitement over her recent performance as the opening act for the Rolling Stones on July 21 at […]
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The Heartbreaking Tale of Connor McDavid
There is a peculiar and profound truth that underscores the beauty and cruelty of sports: even the best can lose. The 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs illustrated this […]