“A chance encounter forces [theoretical astrophysicist] Marcelo Gleiser to reconsider his view of the relationship between science and religion.”
Tag: 11.13.13
Writing A Viral And Deeply Adored Blog Isn’t Always Puppies And Roses
Author and illustrator Allie Brosh: “I feel this moral responsibility to give as much as I get. But I don’t feel like I can do that with the people who comment on my posts; I can’t give them the level of interaction that they deserve, and that drives me nuts, not being able to listen as well as I can to all the people who want to interact.”
What’s In Part Two Of Mark Twain’s Incredibly Long Autobiography?
“Things like hoaxes, jokes, yarns, obscenities, and non sequiturs.” Wit. Digression. (Lots of it.) Bare-knuckled criticism. (This is why he wanted no publication until 100 years after his death.) And a sort of “ironic narcissism … [that] makes his autobiography feel especially current.”
What Makes A Film Feminist?
“In evaluating whether a film is feminist, it’s perhaps most important to understand that the question of whether a film itself is feminist is often confused with the question of whether it is sexist, whereas in reality the absence of the one does not imply the presence of the other.”
Colombia Calls Off Exhibition After Locals Protest Moving Artifacts
“Most of the 20 statues – some measuring 6 feet in length – were crated and ready for transport in the San Agustin museum complex in southern Colombia on Saturday when hundreds of locals blocked the entrance to prevent trucks from loading them.”
Listen: Audio Of Boston Symphony Concert When Announcement JFK Had Died
“On that day, for those sitting in a grand concert hall in Boston and perhaps for everyone tuning in via the wireless, a society torn apart by an assassin’s bullets perhaps, in a small way and already, began to be restored, by music.”
C’Mon – Let’s Be Honest About What Binge-Watching Really Is
“In my experience–which when it comes to binge watching, as should be clear, is vast–no matter how good a show is, there comes a point when I have seen too much of it. I get that particular sofa malaise.”
The Psychology Of Pay-What-You-Want
Does “pay as you will” fundamentally change the relationship between the institution and community members with regard to the cost and perceived value of the experiences inside?
The Art Of Sound – Art Or Music?
“Inviting museumgoers to use their ears as well as eyes is becoming increasingly common at arts institutions around the country.”
Storied French Piano Maker Pleyel To Close
“Top-end French piano maker Pleyel, whose instruments were used by the likes of Frederic Chopin, Claude Debussy and Franz Liszt, announced Wednesday it will end production by the end of the year.” Founded in 1807, it was the oldest piano manufacturer still operating.