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Humor
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Humor as an Instrument of Social Criticism and Renewal

Humor serves as a significant tool for social criticism and cultural change, especially in post-apartheid South Africa.
#leadership
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Anna Teresa de Keersmaeker Apologizes After Bullying Accusations

Anna Teresa de Keersmaeker acknowledges bullying and authoritarian leadership in her dance company, promising to adopt a more open and respectful approach moving forward.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago
LA Clippers

Kelsey Plum ready to be part of the Sparks culture change

Kelsey Plum is set to transform the Sparks' culture and performance after a disappointing season.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Anna Teresa de Keersmaeker Apologizes After Bullying Accusations

Anna Teresa de Keersmaeker acknowledges bullying and authoritarian leadership in her dance company, promising to adopt a more open and respectful approach moving forward.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago
LA Clippers

Kelsey Plum ready to be part of the Sparks culture change

Kelsey Plum is set to transform the Sparks' culture and performance after a disappointing season.
more#leadership
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

People Are Sharing How Different Pregnancy And Childbirth Were "Back In The Day"

Childbirth practices have dramatically changed from past generations.
Stories reveal the stark contrasts between modern and historical childbirth experiences.
Major League Baseball
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Slow Progress of Baseball

Baseball evolves slowly, maintaining traditions while grappling with change, particularly regarding women's participation and the recent lifting of the Yankees' beard policy.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Delivered to a Predator: Al Fayed's Fixer review this startling tale urgently needed telling

Al Fayed's documented abuse of women highlights a systemic issue of exploitation in powerful workplaces that requires urgent attention.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

College Mental Health: 8 Essential Mindsets

College students often struggle with mental health; it's normal and they are not alone.
Mental health skills can be learned and developed during college.
There's a need to openly discuss and better support students' mental health.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Can We Speed Up Human Evolution?

Technological advancements outpace human biological adaptation
Mental health issues are warning signs of societal tension
We must intentionally evolve through cultural and systemic changes.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

College Mental Health: 8 Essential Mindsets

College students often struggle with mental health; it's normal and they are not alone.
Mental health skills can be learned and developed during college.
There's a need to openly discuss and better support students' mental health.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Can We Speed Up Human Evolution?

Technological advancements outpace human biological adaptation
Mental health issues are warning signs of societal tension
We must intentionally evolve through cultural and systemic changes.
more#mental-health
fromAol
1 month ago
NYC music

Vintage photos show what life looked like in the 1920s

The 1920s was an era of significant cultural, political, and social change marked by jazz music and women's suffrage.
#justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Social justice

Shifting the shame': the young gang-rape survivor spreading awareness on sexual violence

The sentencing of three rapists in India led to significant cultural change in their village, promoting respect for women and education for girls.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Women

Gisele Pelicot's case highlights the need for a seismic change in men's attitudes | Letters

The cases of men convicted for Gisele Pelicot's rape highlight a troubling lack of remorse and understanding among many perpetrators.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Shifting the shame': the young gang-rape survivor spreading awareness on sexual violence

The sentencing of three rapists in India led to significant cultural change in their village, promoting respect for women and education for girls.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Gisele Pelicot's case highlights the need for a seismic change in men's attitudes | Letters

The cases of men convicted for Gisele Pelicot's rape highlight a troubling lack of remorse and understanding among many perpetrators.
more#justice
Fashion & style
fromtime.com
5 years ago

TIME's Best Portraits of 2019

Robert Chelsea made history as the first African American to receive a face transplant, symbolizing resilience and broader medical progress.
#bullfighting
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mexico City introduces bloodless bullfighting' in win for animal rights activists

Mexico City has banned traditional bullfights, transitioning to a non-violent alternative amidst ongoing animal rights activism.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Mexico City Bans Traditional Bullfights for Violence-Free Option

Mexico City has enacted a ban on traditional bullfighting, prioritizing animal welfare over centuries-old customs.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mexico City introduces bloodless bullfighting' in win for animal rights activists

Mexico City has banned traditional bullfights, transitioning to a non-violent alternative amidst ongoing animal rights activism.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Mexico City Bans Traditional Bullfights for Violence-Free Option

Mexico City has enacted a ban on traditional bullfighting, prioritizing animal welfare over centuries-old customs.
more#bullfighting
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Humor

19 Things That - Alarmingly - Vanished From Our Lives In The Last Decade

The popularity of clowns as children's entertainers has drastically declined since 2010 due to cultural shifts and negative portrayals.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

Poland And Cannabis

Poland's cannabis market is expanding rapidly, reflecting changing social attitudes amidst the country's conservative roots.
London startup
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Fair Play: Making Women's Sports a Lasting Powerhouse

Women's sports recognition must translate into sustained equity and support for athletes.
Transforming women's sports into a successful ecosystem is a priority for growth.
#urban-development
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bushwick, Brooklyn: Rising rents, all-nighters and crazy-ass outfits' in the US's most exciting neighborhood

Bushwick is undergoing rapid gentrification, displacing long-term residents and reshaping its cultural identity amidst rising rents.
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago
Miami

Remember when South Florida looked like this? See the streets, clubs, hotels, stores

South Florida has undergone significant transformations over decades, with many historical landmarks erased and replaced by modern development.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

PHOTOS: A look back at life in Romford in the 'swinging sixties'

The late 1960s marked a significant transformation in Romford, impacting its shops, pubs, and urban landscape.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bushwick, Brooklyn: Rising rents, all-nighters and crazy-ass outfits' in the US's most exciting neighborhood

Bushwick is undergoing rapid gentrification, displacing long-term residents and reshaping its cultural identity amidst rising rents.
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago
Miami

Remember when South Florida looked like this? See the streets, clubs, hotels, stores

South Florida has undergone significant transformations over decades, with many historical landmarks erased and replaced by modern development.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

PHOTOS: A look back at life in Romford in the 'swinging sixties'

The late 1960s marked a significant transformation in Romford, impacting its shops, pubs, and urban landscape.
more#urban-development
#nostalgia
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Older Adults Are Sharing The Unique Experiences From The Past That Have Younger Folks So Confused

Older adults shared nostalgic experiences that are often confusing to younger generations, highlighting societal changes in habits and regulations.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

32 Lost Things From The Past That Kids Don't Even Know They're Missing Out On

Nostalgia for past experiences and simpler times resonates with older generations, highlighting how societal changes have transformed everyday life.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Older Adults Are Sharing The Unique Experiences From The Past That Have Younger Folks So Confused

Older adults shared nostalgic experiences that are often confusing to younger generations, highlighting societal changes in habits and regulations.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

32 Lost Things From The Past That Kids Don't Even Know They're Missing Out On

Nostalgia for past experiences and simpler times resonates with older generations, highlighting how societal changes have transformed everyday life.
more#nostalgia
#diversity
SF music
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

An 1887 Opera by a Black Composer Finally Surfaces

Classical music programming is gradually incorporating more composers of color, but substantial inequity and backlash persist.
SF music
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

An 1887 Opera by a Black Composer Finally Surfaces

Classical music programming is gradually incorporating more composers of color, but substantial inequity and backlash persist.
more#diversity
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rice paddies to mega resorts: declassified spy satellite images reveal Bali's transformation

Bali has undergone significant transformation from tranquil landscapes to major tourist hotspots, leading to environmental and social concerns.
DevOps
fromDevOps.com
2 months ago

Why Has DevSecOps Failed? - DevOps.com

IT transformations unfold as long evolutions rather than rapid revolutions, highlighting the gradual progress organizations experience with concepts like DevOps and DevSecOps.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Want to Smoke Outdoors in Milan? Better Be Far From Other People.

Milan has banned outdoor smoking in public spaces unless proper distancing can be maintained.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
DevOps

These 18 Baby Names Are Going Extinct In 2025 - But I Need To Know Whether You Still Like Them

Baby names have trends, some names are fading away while others remain popular.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Scottish secretary becomes first cabinet minister to take full paternity leave

Ian Murray's paternity leave emphasizes its importance for familial bonding and workplace culture change.
#technology-impact
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt says AI will 'shape' identity and that 'normal people' are not ready for it

AI has the potential to significantly shape children's identity and culture, influencing their learning and social interactions.
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago
Writing

In 1894, A French Writer Predicted the End of Books & the Rise of Portable Audiobooks and Podcasts

The fin de siècle heralded the end of traditional book culture, as emerging technologies threatened the primacy of printed texts.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt says AI will 'shape' identity and that 'normal people' are not ready for it

AI has the potential to significantly shape children's identity and culture, influencing their learning and social interactions.
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago
Writing

In 1894, A French Writer Predicted the End of Books & the Rise of Portable Audiobooks and Podcasts

The fin de siècle heralded the end of traditional book culture, as emerging technologies threatened the primacy of printed texts.
more#technology-impact
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

'A friend says it's like getting a new suit': the rise of Brotox and cosmetic tweakments for men

Irish men are increasingly engaging in cosmetic enhancements, challenging previous stereotypes about their hygiene and self-care habits.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Hong Kong's Cabbies, Long Scorned and Frustrated, Face the End of an Era

Taxi drivers in Hong Kong are under pressure to modernize their habits to meet passenger expectations.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Wales 'culturally behind' with women's football - Wilkinson

Rhian Wilkinson emphasizes the need for cultural change to boost support for women's football in Wales and leave a lasting legacy.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

In South Berkeley, once lively Baptist church is now a 6-bedroom home with a rooftop jacuzzi

The conversion of New Light Baptist Church into a residence symbolizes the challenges faced by historic Black churches due to declining membership and financial struggles.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago
Writing

NPR's Arts & Culture Hub welcomes Dhanika Pineda as the Inaugural Petra Mayer Memorial Fellow

Dhanika Pineda is named the Inaugural Petra Mayer Memorial Fellow at NPR, celebrating Petra's legacy in literature and cultural storytelling.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Guardian view on the Pelicot rape trial: Merci, Gisele, from women everywhere | Editorial

Gisele Pelicot challenges the silence surrounding sexual assault, underscoring the need for societal change in attitudes toward victims and the legal handling of such cases.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

The ultimate guide to townie bars in Greater Boston and beyond

Neighborhood bars in Greater Boston are disappearing due to rising costs and changing demographics, leaving a gap in community and culture.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
5 months ago
Business

Croydon post office among 115 across the country at risk of closure

Over 100 Post Office branches, including Croydon, are at risk of closure or transfer due to major structural changes.
fromAxios
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Americans split on whether life was better in the 1950s

The survey reveals a deep division in American society regarding the perception of progress since the 1950s, reflecting political and demographic changes.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
5 months ago

The ultimate guide to navigating a multigenerational workplace

Generational workplace dynamics reflect historical cycles of change and adaptation, impacting attitudes toward work and employee engagement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Writing

Sex writing feels less cringe now': are we entering a new era of erotic literature?

The resurgence of interest in sexual liberation emphasizes individual choice and expression in sexuality, distancing from societal pressures.
fromMedievalists.net
6 months ago
History

Christianity before Conversion - Medievalists.net

Christian conversion in early medieval England can be better understood by prioritizing archaeological evidence and art historical perspectives alongside traditional texts.
fromVulture
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Jerry Seinfeld Says He Wasn't Right About the 'Extreme Left'

Seinfeld recants his previous statements on political correctness and comedy, acknowledging the complexity of cultural changes and the importance of refined observational humor.
fromThe Mercury News
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

San Quentin's newest arrival - nation's first prison film festival

The San Quentin Film Festival aims to reshape perceptions of incarceration through showcasing filmmaker achievements.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
6 months ago
Berlin

berlin's 90s metamorphosis unfolds in C/O's dream on photo exhibition

The exhibition showcases Berlin's 1990s transformation after the fall of the Berlin Wall, highlighting cultural and social changes through the lens of OSTKREUZ photographers.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Can Pro Sports and Drag Queens Coexist? A Mill Town Finds Out.

Introducing a drag queen at a traditional rugby match aimed to promote inclusivity and attract new fans to Keighley Cougars.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
7 months ago
Business

Remaking the Economy: Escaping Corporate Capture - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Corporate capture undermines economic justice, but communities can build effective strategies to counter it and promote liberation.
fromTheregister
7 months ago
Tech industry

Updating Linux with Rust a new test? It's one of our oldest

Linux's evolution reflects both technical prowess and human challenges, crucial for its adaptation and future progress.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Can The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Change a Conservative Religious Culture?

The show explores deeper themes of religious conflict and challenges surrounding gender roles within the context of modern Mormonism.
fromFortune Well
7 months ago
US Elections

How to keep a disagreement from turning into toxic conflict

Engaging in dialogue with political rivals can yield surprisingly positive and constructive outcomes, challenging widespread pessimism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
OMG science

They'd come to take our heads': the surfing daredevils who risked everything for the perfect wave

The journey of Lagundri Bay surf spot illustrates a shift from a pristine locale to a commercially exploited site, raising questions about cultural integrity.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Real players will leave pitch over racism - Vinicius Jr

Vinicius Jr declares that Real Madrid will leave the pitch if faced with racism, urging for immediate change in football.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
New York City

A look back at the devastation caused by a tsunami in Thailand 20 years ago

The historical relationship between Thais and their monarchy is evolving, highlighting a generational shift in respect and reverence.
The 2004 tsunami dramatically affected Thailand, resulting in massive loss and a lasting impact on its people.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
8 months ago

Chief growth officer Nick Wright on how 'squad' system is boosting new biz at Havas MN

Nick Wright aims to foster a cultural shift at Havas Media Network towards a proactive new business approach, making growth everyone's responsibility.
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