“Not as many people as we would like in Tunbridge Wells appreciate opera.”
Tag: 03.21.14
A Novelist Of Several Cultures May Please None Of Them
“The compound modifier that many readers and critics have settled on to describe Ms. Aboulela’s work is Sudanese-British, which leaves plenty of room for criticism in a world of relentless categorization.” (And then there’s Scotland.)
If You Want To Be A YA Heroine, You’d Better Be Powerful – And Small
“Some readers became so attached to the image of a short, emaciated girl claiming victory in the battle-royal arena that when Jennifer Lawrence was cast as Katniss, multiple critics complained that she was too ‘big-boned’ for the part.”
What’s Up With The Teenage Obsession With Dystopia? (Duh)
“The to-do list for the decade between ages 10 and 20 includes separating from your parents, finding your place among your peers at school, beginning to make decisions about your own future, and—oh yes—figuring out how to relate to the world, and yourself, as a suddenly and mystifyingly sexual being.”
Kermit Is A Terrible Producer, And We Can Learn From Him
“Though effective in many ways, he’s largely unsuited for the entrepreneurial and managerial tasks for which he’s responsible.”
You Think You Can See Other People’s Pain? A Computer Can Do It Better
“Researchers led by the University of California-San Diego’s Marian Bartlett pitted humans against computers in a battle to see who could best distinguish between genuine and faked facial expressions of pain. We lost, by a lot.”
Now Magazines, Books, And Everything Else Want To Follow The Netflix Model
“The Netflix model is spreading like a spider virus, with companies bundling masses of content for a low monthly fee in an all-you-can-eat format, and packaging them with sifting tools and algorithms to help customers find what strikes their fancy.”
What Can Dance Learn From Theatre?
“The dancers involved in this process need to be open-minded and brave.”
What Can Museums Learn From Ben And Jerry’s?
“Taking a cue from mission-driven, for-profit companies such as Toms Shoes and Ben & Jerry’s, some museums are getting entrepreneurial about delivering services.”
Here’s How Intuitive People Work In The World
“There is a growing body of anecdotal evidence, combined with solid research efforts, that suggests intuition is a critical aspect of how we humans interact with our environment and how, ultimately, we make many of our decisions.”