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#existentialism

Out to Sea and Back With Swept Away

‘Swept Away’ explores the tragic story of the Mignonette through poignant musical adaptations, reflecting on human resilience amidst existential horror.

Introducing "Dear James," a New Advice Column

The article introduces a new advice column called 'Dear James,' aimed at addressing existential concerns and personal struggles that many people face.

Alley/Hobo: A Short Play on Bears v. Patriots

In life, perspective shapes our understanding of significance, as illustrated through the contrasting scenarios of mundane vs. serious confrontations.

Out to Sea and Back With Swept Away

‘Swept Away’ explores the tragic story of the Mignonette through poignant musical adaptations, reflecting on human resilience amidst existential horror.

Introducing "Dear James," a New Advice Column

The article introduces a new advice column called 'Dear James,' aimed at addressing existential concerns and personal struggles that many people face.

Alley/Hobo: A Short Play on Bears v. Patriots

In life, perspective shapes our understanding of significance, as illustrated through the contrasting scenarios of mundane vs. serious confrontations.
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AI isn't about unleashing our imaginations, it's about outsourcing them. The real purpose is profit

AI represents a pivotal moment in human history, profoundly impacting creativity and the job landscape for artists and writers.
#crying

Why Do People Cry? Here's What We Know.

Crying uniquely signifies emotional expression in humans, transcending mere physiological functions of tears.

The Evolution of a Big, Ugly Cry

Crying on planes can be intense and messy, not just picturesque droplets.

Why Do People Cry? Here's What We Know.

Crying uniquely signifies emotional expression in humans, transcending mere physiological functions of tears.

The Evolution of a Big, Ugly Cry

Crying on planes can be intense and messy, not just picturesque droplets.
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#art-exhibition

Juxtapoz Magazine - The "Midsommar Dance" Group Show @ GR Gallery, NYC

Midsommar Dance exhibition features diverse artworks exploring human experience and creativity.

Exploring Light and Darkness at "Forms of the Shadow" Exhibition in Vienna | stupidDOPE

The exhibition Forms of the Shadow explores light and darkness within human experiences, emphasizing hope amidst adversity.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Lily Ramirez: You'll Understand Soon

The exhibition highlights the emotional complexities of human relationships through art inspired by personal experiences.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Gabe Langholtz Keeps Us All "At Arm's Length"

Gabe Langholtz's exhibition uses the motif of the arm to explore shared human experiences while emphasizing individuality within community.

Making Sense of Color Tests the Bandwidth of Human Perception

The human experiences of taste, hearing, smell, touch, and sight are compared to the computing capacity of various technologies, demonstrating the potential for innovative sensory design.

Juxtapoz Magazine - "Everything is Borrowed" But Aly Helyer is Something Different

Helyer's exhibition 'Everything Is Borrowed' blends classical painting with nontraditional portraiture, exploring the complexities of the human experience.
The artist's works feature dreamlike portraits that incorporate elements such as birds, feathers, hands, snakes, cigarettes, and shadows, reflecting mystery and tenderness.

Juxtapoz Magazine - The "Midsommar Dance" Group Show @ GR Gallery, NYC

Midsommar Dance exhibition features diverse artworks exploring human experience and creativity.

Exploring Light and Darkness at "Forms of the Shadow" Exhibition in Vienna | stupidDOPE

The exhibition Forms of the Shadow explores light and darkness within human experiences, emphasizing hope amidst adversity.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Lily Ramirez: You'll Understand Soon

The exhibition highlights the emotional complexities of human relationships through art inspired by personal experiences.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Gabe Langholtz Keeps Us All "At Arm's Length"

Gabe Langholtz's exhibition uses the motif of the arm to explore shared human experiences while emphasizing individuality within community.

Making Sense of Color Tests the Bandwidth of Human Perception

The human experiences of taste, hearing, smell, touch, and sight are compared to the computing capacity of various technologies, demonstrating the potential for innovative sensory design.

Juxtapoz Magazine - "Everything is Borrowed" But Aly Helyer is Something Different

Helyer's exhibition 'Everything Is Borrowed' blends classical painting with nontraditional portraiture, exploring the complexities of the human experience.
The artist's works feature dreamlike portraits that incorporate elements such as birds, feathers, hands, snakes, cigarettes, and shadows, reflecting mystery and tenderness.
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One of Steam's Hottest Indie Games Is So Dreadful, It's Perfect

Mouthwashing immerses players in an emotional and self-destructive narrative, revealing the horror of human choices and consequences.

OpenAI Alignment Departures: What Is the AI Safety Problem? | HackerNoon

Safety design for systems must consider the inherent risks of technology and its lack of built-in safety mechanisms.
#art

Tentacles, pearls, and holy taboos: Inside Joyce Lee's archive of the ethereal and obscene

Joyce's art reinterprets religious symbols and explores the complexities of faith, desire, and human experience through a surreal lens.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Amy Cutler Makes a "Truce"

Amy Cutler's exhibition 'Truce' evokes a surreal exploration of human experience through imagery that blends the mystical with the familiar.

"The Particles of Order," by Yiyun Li

Guests often seek something elusive while traveling, and it is Ursula's job to provide possibilities rather than guarantees.

Wombs to vrooms: the artist who makes work out of old Audi parts and her own placenta

Bircken's art juxtaposes machinery and human experience, reflecting on stillness and the need for understanding in both realms.

Daylight Cadenza: The SHOPHOUSE Hong Kong's Latest Exhibition Evokes the Poetry of Summer | stupidDOPE

The SHOPHOUSE Hong Kong's exhibition, Daylight Cadenza, explores personal summertime memories through the creative lens of eight diverse artists.

Nigel Howlett's "Silence" Brings Ghostly Elegance to Case Studyo's Collection | stupidDOPE

Nigel Howlett's 'Silence' sculpture invites viewers to reflect on solitude and human connection through a hauntingly beautiful artistic lens.

Tentacles, pearls, and holy taboos: Inside Joyce Lee's archive of the ethereal and obscene

Joyce's art reinterprets religious symbols and explores the complexities of faith, desire, and human experience through a surreal lens.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Amy Cutler Makes a "Truce"

Amy Cutler's exhibition 'Truce' evokes a surreal exploration of human experience through imagery that blends the mystical with the familiar.

"The Particles of Order," by Yiyun Li

Guests often seek something elusive while traveling, and it is Ursula's job to provide possibilities rather than guarantees.

Wombs to vrooms: the artist who makes work out of old Audi parts and her own placenta

Bircken's art juxtaposes machinery and human experience, reflecting on stillness and the need for understanding in both realms.

Daylight Cadenza: The SHOPHOUSE Hong Kong's Latest Exhibition Evokes the Poetry of Summer | stupidDOPE

The SHOPHOUSE Hong Kong's exhibition, Daylight Cadenza, explores personal summertime memories through the creative lens of eight diverse artists.

Nigel Howlett's "Silence" Brings Ghostly Elegance to Case Studyo's Collection | stupidDOPE

Nigel Howlett's 'Silence' sculpture invites viewers to reflect on solitude and human connection through a hauntingly beautiful artistic lens.
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Using Fairy Tales to Find Hidden Parts of Yourself

Fairy tales offer deep psychological insights and reflect human experiences, as highlighted in Carl Jung's study of the unconscious mind.
#technology

How Robots Learned to Write So Well

Language and learning have an irreducibly human aspect that cannot be replicated by computers.
Machines are becoming stronger and smarter, but humans still determine what is meaningful.

The Best Books of Fall 2024

The novel explores the conflict between technology and human experience through a protagonist on a secret mission.

Biden impeachment backlash builds within House GOP

Technology profoundly impacts individual lives and industries, reshaping communication and work.
Ethical considerations are essential as we navigate technological advancements.

How Robots Learned to Write So Well

Language and learning have an irreducibly human aspect that cannot be replicated by computers.
Machines are becoming stronger and smarter, but humans still determine what is meaningful.

The Best Books of Fall 2024

The novel explores the conflict between technology and human experience through a protagonist on a secret mission.

Biden impeachment backlash builds within House GOP

Technology profoundly impacts individual lives and industries, reshaping communication and work.
Ethical considerations are essential as we navigate technological advancements.
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An Unmoving Camera and De-Aging Technology Make 'Here' Painful to Watch

The film 'Here' explores centuries of life experiences in one living space, highlighting relationships and significant moments.

iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 winner series: teague visit and interview

Teague focuses on innovative design solutions for transportation and human habitation, winning awards for its visionary concepts illustrating future possibilities.

'Okay, I Will Join the Marines'

Lefty Leflar's story symbolizes the lasting impact of war on veterans, who carry physical and emotional wounds long after conflict ends.

Innovation and the Autonomy Paradox

Autonomous systems offer the promise of freedom, yet they may endanger our everyday experiences and human essence.

Here's What It Was Like as Milton's Eye Came Ashore

The experience of Hurricane Milton revealed the intense uncertainty and raw power of nature during severe weather events.

Teeth as time capsules: Soviet secrets and my dentist grandmother

Teeth symbolize our connection to the world and reflect both evolutionary adaptations and vulnerabilities as mammals.
#war

It Feels in Gaza Like There's Literally Nothing Left-Nothing Left to Bomb, Nothing Left to Eat, Nowhere to Go. There's Only Us.

Gaza was previously vibrant and beautiful, but war has drastically changed the reality of survival for its inhabitants.

Poem of the week: [] by Fady Joudah

Fady Joudah's poetry artfully balances joy and sorrow amid the reality of conflict, reflecting on personal and collective trauma.

'There was only one time I ever refused to shake a man's hand' - a soldier's story of war zones and IEDs

Ray Lane's experiences in various conflicts highlight the enduring effects of war and its impact on human nature.

It Feels in Gaza Like There's Literally Nothing Left-Nothing Left to Bomb, Nothing Left to Eat, Nowhere to Go. There's Only Us.

Gaza was previously vibrant and beautiful, but war has drastically changed the reality of survival for its inhabitants.

Poem of the week: [] by Fady Joudah

Fady Joudah's poetry artfully balances joy and sorrow amid the reality of conflict, reflecting on personal and collective trauma.

'There was only one time I ever refused to shake a man's hand' - a soldier's story of war zones and IEDs

Ray Lane's experiences in various conflicts highlight the enduring effects of war and its impact on human nature.
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#photography

"Odyssey" by Photographer Pauline Kohlen

Pauline Köhlen's photography explores the relationship between self and space, blending documentary and fiction to convey intangible human experiences.

AP Week in Pictures: Global

The global photo gallery presents extraordinary images that capture significant events and human experiences.

"Same Town, Different Place" by Photographer Scott Brownell

Scott Brownell is a Michigan native and former U.S. Army photographer
His work focuses on people and places while portraying the nuances of the human experience

"Odyssey" by Photographer Pauline Kohlen

Pauline Köhlen's photography explores the relationship between self and space, blending documentary and fiction to convey intangible human experiences.

AP Week in Pictures: Global

The global photo gallery presents extraordinary images that capture significant events and human experiences.

"Same Town, Different Place" by Photographer Scott Brownell

Scott Brownell is a Michigan native and former U.S. Army photographer
His work focuses on people and places while portraying the nuances of the human experience
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The Beauty of the White Sox's Historically Abysmal Season

The White Sox are about to set the record for most losses in a season, emphasizing failure as a relatable experience.

Art may be a pact with the devil': the great Marlene Dumas on her darkly provocative art

Marlene Dumas' artwork serves as an apology for painting, reflecting on the complexities of human emotion and societal issues.

Humanity is thriving!': a street-level tour of the world in pictures

The 2024 LensCulture street photography awards celebrate the diversity of global human experiences through the lens of six winners and 25 finalists.
#personal-reflection

Opinion | I'm Just a Human Sitting in Front of a Stack of Blank Paper, Sketching as Fast as I Can

Prompt-Brush offers a unique human perspective on generative art by transforming diverse prompts into personal drawings based on individual experiences.

Why Do They Have to Do This in the Middle of the Day'

Even in frustrating situations, kindness can transform our perspectives and improve our mood.

Opinion | I'm Just a Human Sitting in Front of a Stack of Blank Paper, Sketching as Fast as I Can

Prompt-Brush offers a unique human perspective on generative art by transforming diverse prompts into personal drawings based on individual experiences.

Why Do They Have to Do This in the Middle of the Day'

Even in frustrating situations, kindness can transform our perspectives and improve our mood.
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Thursday BP: Logan Webb is just like us

Even elite athletes like Logan Webb experience relatable human challenges, such as hangovers affecting their performance.
Webb's candidness about his All-Star Game experience resonates with fans, showcasing the pressures faced by professional athletes.
#philosophy

Why Computers Can't Be Conscious

True consciousness in humans involves complexities beyond computational processes, emphasizing philosophical and scientific nuances.

"The Problem of Philosophical Deflection": An Essay by Kate Warlow-Corcoran (Keywords: Embodiment; Grief; Metaphilosophy; Iris Murdoch; Cora Diamond; J.M. Coetzee)

Philosophy should help us understand our anxieties and complexities rather than provide false certainty about knowledge.

The mystic and the mathematician: What the towering 20th-century thinkers Simone and Andre Weil can teach today's math educators

André and Simone Weil explored the intersection of mathematics, philosophy, and education, highlighting the complex relationship students have with learning math.

The Happiness of Dogs by Mark Rowlands review a masterclass in canine philosophy

Dogs embody joy and meaning in life more fully than humans, according to Mark Rowlands.

Why Computers Can't Be Conscious

True consciousness in humans involves complexities beyond computational processes, emphasizing philosophical and scientific nuances.

"The Problem of Philosophical Deflection": An Essay by Kate Warlow-Corcoran (Keywords: Embodiment; Grief; Metaphilosophy; Iris Murdoch; Cora Diamond; J.M. Coetzee)

Philosophy should help us understand our anxieties and complexities rather than provide false certainty about knowledge.

The mystic and the mathematician: What the towering 20th-century thinkers Simone and Andre Weil can teach today's math educators

André and Simone Weil explored the intersection of mathematics, philosophy, and education, highlighting the complex relationship students have with learning math.

The Happiness of Dogs by Mark Rowlands review a masterclass in canine philosophy

Dogs embody joy and meaning in life more fully than humans, according to Mark Rowlands.
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Opinion | What Dr. Johnson Knew About Politics

The limits of bureaucracy are as significant as its functions in human society.

The Feeling That's Hardest to Communicate

Pain, even for gifted writers, poses a significant challenge for expression, yet some manage to evoke its complexity through their narratives.

They'd ask me: Do you want to die today?' How I was kidnapped by pirates and rescued by US Navy Seals

Jessica Buchanan's experience illustrates the unpredictability of trauma and the overwhelming nature of fear during a kidnapping.

Planet Earth turns slowly

The beauty of Earth from space can shift perspectives and appreciation of home, despite its flaws.
#culture

Global Sounds

Travel entails experiencing destinations through their unique sounds, blending history, culture, and emotion.

Gold, garages and gardens: celebrating the female photographers of Photo London

The article showcases various contemporary photographers and their unique approaches to capturing beauty and storytelling through portraiture.

Global Sounds

Travel entails experiencing destinations through their unique sounds, blending history, culture, and emotion.

Gold, garages and gardens: celebrating the female photographers of Photo London

The article showcases various contemporary photographers and their unique approaches to capturing beauty and storytelling through portraiture.
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Hitchhikers Told Us Their Wildest Stories From The Road

Hitchhiking carries both nostalgia and risk, illustrating the duality of human kindness and potential danger in recounting personal adventure stories.

Juxtapoz Magazine - A Portfolio: Guillermo Serrano Amat

Guillermo Serrano Amat's art represents the complexities of the human experience and the interplay between internal and external forces.

All Fours by Miranda July review larger than life

Miranda July explores the fine line between reality and fantasy, delving into the depths of human imagination and connection.

Que ver: Baby Reindeer', un asombroso drama de acosadores

The series Baby Reindeer on Netflix explores the complex nature of harassment and victimhood through a compelling and unsettling narrative.

How AI Is Reshaping Foreign-Language Education

AI translation tools are becoming highly effective, impacting foreign language education.
Learning a new language fosters discovering new ways to think and see the world, a profoundly human experience.

Spectacular Winning Portrait Photos From The Monochrome Photography Awards

Monochrome imagery showcases depth and emotion
Photographers connect with viewers through expert storytelling

This Exhibit Invites You to Become Familiar With Perception

Rituals can significantly impact human experience.
Artifacts in the collection prompt contemplation and reflection.

61 Funny Inspirational Quotes

Funny inspirational quotes can bring amusement and remind us of our shared human experience.
Quotes from a variety of cultural and political figures can still resonate with us today.

Do You Have a Phone Addiction?

Unchecked phone use can erode mental well-being, dull professional edge, and disrupt relationships.
By recognizing phone addiction, we can reclaim the human experience and forge deeper connections in our lives.

The blurring lines between UX and digital marketing

UX and CX are converging as the digital and commercial worlds merge
The user experience is influenced by factors outside of the digital product

Marketing Briefing: Marketers race to use generative AI tools, find ways to make humans 'smarter, faster, better'

Efficiency in marketing is being pursued through generative AI tools despite challenges like budget constraints and a changing media landscape.

In prequel 'A Quiet Place: Day One,' Lupita Nyong'o's performance speaks for itself

A Quiet Place: Day One serves as a prequel that justifies its existence beyond a cash grab by exploring the human experience amidst an alien invasion.
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