Modern economies reward efficiency, not reflection. Our institutions—schools, platforms, governments—are calibrated to deliver outcomes, track progress, and benchmark success. In… Read more
Category: Art
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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
Rock’s Poet Laureate
Last night, under the warm August sky at the Lawn in Indianapolis, I had the immense pleasure of again experiencing… Read more
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,… Read more
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… Read more
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…. Read more
You can learn alot about a person from their playlist.
Every year, as we mark various occasions on our calendars, certain films become part of our annual rituals, weaving themselves… Read more