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fromLiterary Hub
6 days ago

On Hybrid Writing: Finding the Right Container for the Story You Need to Tell

Literary genres evolve from social circumstances, much like culinary traditions, influenced by cultural context and necessity.
#architecture
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago
Renovation

Creating Safe Spaces for Learning: Explore Solis Colomer Arquitectos' Educational Projects in Latin America

Artificial intelligence
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Between Algorithms and Ancestral Knowledge: Expanding the Concept of Architectural Intelligence

AI is transforming architecture by optimizing design processes, yet there's a need to balance data-driven approaches with sensory and contextual intelligence.
fromArchDaily
4 months ago
SOMA, SF

Building Appropriately: Brinda Somaya on Connecting Generations of Indian Architecture

Brinda Somaya emphasizes practical and culturally responsive architecture to address India's diverse building needs.
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago
Renovation

Creating Safe Spaces for Learning: Explore Solis Colomer Arquitectos' Educational Projects in Latin America

Artificial intelligence
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Between Algorithms and Ancestral Knowledge: Expanding the Concept of Architectural Intelligence

AI is transforming architecture by optimizing design processes, yet there's a need to balance data-driven approaches with sensory and contextual intelligence.
fromNPR.org
7 years ago

Teaching And Learning At The Boundaries Of Two Cultures

The course 'Understanding the Universe: From Atoms to the Big Bang' is designed for non-science majors, focusing on exploring humanity's confrontation with the material world without math.
philosophy
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 weeks ago

'C.S. Price: A Portrait': Roger Saydack's book is a thorough and precise chronicle of the Modernist Oregon painter * Oregon ArtsWatch

Roger Saydack's book highlights the life and art of Modernist Oregon painter Clayton Sumner Price, offering deep insights into his artistic journey.
philosophy
fromCreative Bloq
3 weeks ago

What can you see in this optical illusion? The answer might depend on where you grew up

Perception of the coffer illusion varies by environmental upbringing, revealing how cultural context influences visual interpretation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Suman Fernando obituary

Suman Fernando's groundbreaking work in critical psychiatry emphasized the importance of race and cultural context in mental health, challenging institutional racism and advocating for equity.
Mental health
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Trump, Noem, and Gabbard try to '86' the real and harmless meaning of '86'

The term '86' has origins in diner slang representing something that is no longer available, but has taken on new political connotations.
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French Word of the Day: Cimer

Cimer is a popular verlan expression that means ‘thank you’—it’s more casual than the standard form, akin to saying 'ta' or 'cheers'.
France politics
Online learning
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

6 Tips for Multilingual E-Learning Content

E-learning content must prioritize cultural context, not just direct translation.
A thorough translation plan is essential for effective multilingual e-learning.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 years ago

Job advert: The Local France is looking for a freelance journalist

The Local France is hiring a freelance journalist in Paris to cover news for an international audience.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Identity Niches: Have You Found Yours?

People inevitably conclude that the terms they chose somehow differentiated them from others, with many listed characteristics highlighting experiences that shape their identities.
Relationships
fromstupidDOPE
3 months ago

Agostino Iacurci Transforms Urban Spaces with Color-Driven Mural Installations | stupidDOPE

Agostino Iacurci transforms urban landscapes into vibrant public art, reimagining environments through murals that engage passersby and elevate everyday experiences.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Sinners is a horror film about the highs and lows of the Black experience | Andrew Lawrence

Ryan Coogler centers the Black experience in film, using horror and historical context to explore themes of struggle and joy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Why JMW Turner is still Britain's best artist, 250 years on

JMW Turner masterfully captured the essence of Britain as an island nation through his evocative marine paintings.
Television
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

These '80s TV Characters Used To Be UBER Popular - Can You Name 10 Of Them Today?

The '80s TV series characters were memorable, yet many have faded from public memory over time.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Black student accuses Met and CPS of misusing laws over use of N-word

I was trying to rack my brain to think of what could I possibly have said that anybody could have considered as racist. Then I went to the station, saw the tweet, and thought: are they being for real?
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

French Phrase of the Day: Le ver est dans le fruit

Nous savions que nous allions perdre. Le ver était déjà dans la pomme dès le début du match. - We knew we were going to lose. The damage was already done from the beginning of the match.
France news
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Cultural Kaleidoscope of DEI Across Borders

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a universal necessity, yet its interpretation and application vary based on cultural context.
Social justice
London music
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

Before He Formed Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page Played a Prom in Ohio

High school proms in the 1960s rarely featured major musical acts, making exceptions like Xavier's unique.
The 1968 prom at St. Xavier High School marked a musical turning point with the Yardbirds, showcasing rock's evolving landscape.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Mondegreens: When Lyrics Play Tricks on Your Mind

Mondegreens are about more than just misheard lyrics. They reveal the stories we tell ourselves and how reality is filtered through our personal biases.
Arts
fromApaonline
7 months ago

Tyla, Coloureds, Color, and Culture-Part II

Tyla's self-identification as a South African Coloured highlights the complexity of racial identities and the challenges of cultural context in global discussions.
Science
fromWashington Post
9 months ago

Harvard exhibit weighs in on history of colonial measurements

European measurements during colonization justified exploitation and racial theories, revealing measurement's subjective nature.
fromInverse
10 months ago

'Black Myth: Wukong's Epic Chinese Mythology, Explained

Black Myth: Wukong's storyline remains confusing for many players, emphasizing the need for cultural knowledge for better understanding.
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