“if Jane Austen lived today, she’d be an avid blogger, she’d be on Facebook, and of course she’d also be tweeting away–but mostly about other people, not herself.”
Author: ArtsJournal2
Don’t Kiss Your Free Will Goodbye. It’s Still There – So Behave
“Simply exposing people to scientific claims that free will is an illusion can lead them to misbehave, for instance, cheating more or helping others less. So, it matters whether these scientists are justified in concluding that free will is an illusion.”
Stop Blaming Architects For Cost Overruns (No One Is To Blame)
No, really, it’s NOT the architect’s fault.
Talking Conspiracy: Errol Morris Interviews Stephen King
When Errol Morris interviews Stephen King about his new book about the assassination of JFK, King doesn’t suffer fools gladly. “I’m prepared for trouble when the book comes out. Conspiracy people guard themselves pretty jealously.”
Compact Discs Are Dead. Is It Your Fault?
Compact discs won’t last much longer. Or will they? And is that bad?
So Sue Me! (Only, What Will That Do To Reviewing?)
Hate a review? One author did, and now he’s suing the reviewer.
If You See What News Others Read Or Listen To, Will Guilt Change Your Habits?
Maybe. (Just ask Facebook users.)
Paint, Canvas, Recovery For Veterans
Sometimes, the body just needs to sculpt, paint or draw in order to heal, say those who run a program for U.K. military veterans. And now they’re even sending art packs off to soldiers in Afghanistan.
Raise A Youth Baton For Los Angeles, Leader Of U.S. El Sistema
No surprise: Gustavo Dudamel has brought his country’s famed El Sistema to L.A. – and it’s working out pretty well. “My main goal, and it’s a big one, is that every child has a chance to get close to music, as a right, as they have access to food, health, education, they get the chance to have art and culture, especially music,” said Dudamel.
A Sweet Career, A Bitter End In Miami
Artistic director Edward Villella, forced out at the Miami City Ballet, says he never could play political games. Board members who supported the ouster aren’t really talking. What gives?