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Introspective Figures Navigate Surreal Worlds in Simón Prades’ Illustrations | Colossal
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 KATE MOTHES All images © Simón Prades Stories come to life on the page and introspective figures explore inner worlds in the dreamlike illustrations of Simón Prades (previously). His surreal scenes often feature silhouettes of people peering … Continue reading
NYC is Building Anti-Homeless Streets…
“Hostile Architecture” has many purposes, but should it be used against NYC’s most vulnerable? There are examples of this type of design all over the city, some by private companies, and others by the city itself. Ruby’s Saga – Ryan … Continue reading
Architecture Firm Builds Organically Shaped Offices in the Heart of the Mayan Jungle | My Modern Met
By Jessica Stewart on November 18, 2023 “Both the doors and the windows use patterns and shapes that could be reminiscent of tree leaves or insect wings from the jungle.” Nestled outside of Tulum, Mexico— in the heart of the … Continue reading
Does History Progress?
[…] Chapters: 00:00 – Does History Progress? 06:30 – One: The Idea of Progress 13:12 – Two: An Order of History 17:57 – Three: Reformations, Enlightenments, and Revolutions 25:18 – Four: The Varieties of Freedom 28:37 – Five: The Causes … Continue reading
The REAL reasons European colonialism was possible
Contrary to popular belief, the European colonization of the Americas was made possible not by the Europeans having superior technology, but by the inadvertent introduction of pathogens from the Eastern Hemisphere that had not previously been present in the Americas. … Continue reading
What the Fossil Fuel Industry Doesn’t Want You To Know | Al Gore | TED
In a blistering talk, Nobel Laureate Al Gore looks at the two main obstacles to climate solutions and gives his view of how we might actually solve the environmental crisis in time. You won’t want to miss his searing indictment … Continue reading
The Next Global Superpower Isn’t Who You Think | Ian Bremmer | TED
Who runs the world? Political scientist Ian Bremmer argues it’s not as simple as it used to be. With some eye-opening questions about the nature of leadership, he asks us to consider the impact of the evolving global order and … Continue reading
What the World Can Learn From China’s Innovation Playbook | Keyu Jin | TED
In the last few decades, China has gone from technological scarcity to abundance. What sparked this shift? Economist Keyu Jin explores how China has fostered a model of innovation unlike any other and shows why understanding its competitive, collaborative approach … Continue reading
The Strange History of Bananas
n this video, we look at the surprising and mysterious history behind what may very well be the world’s favorite fruit. […]
Johann Johannsson peforming “Flight From The City” on KCRW
Icelandic pianist Jóhann Jóhannsson composes a range of elegant music from minimalist to baroque with cinematic overtones. We’re excited to broadcast a live session in which he’s joined by a string quartet on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Watch / Listen to … Continue reading
