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When a Shooting Spurs a Social-Media Cycle

Social media amplifies the rush to create narratives during crises, filling information vacuums with speculation.
The internet's role in democratizing information has led to an eager yet often misinformed public.
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The Best Books of 2024 So Far

Books explore themes of belonging, love, and loss through narratives that delve deep into personal histories and relationships.

France specialises in glum self-doubt. Has this joyful Olympics finally changed that? | Alexander Hurst

The atmosphere in France during the Olympics showcased a temporary shift towards joy and unity, despite ongoing political divisions.

The Best Books of 2024 So Far

Books explore themes of belonging, love, and loss through narratives that delve deep into personal histories and relationships.

France specialises in glum self-doubt. Has this joyful Olympics finally changed that? | Alexander Hurst

The atmosphere in France during the Olympics showcased a temporary shift towards joy and unity, despite ongoing political divisions.
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Nina Beier's 'Parts' Exhibition at Kiasma: Unveiling the Hidden Narratives of Everyday Objects | stupidDOPE

Objects speak volumes, reflecting complex narratives and global connections through Beier's artwork.

African Music to the World

Tems is making significant waves in the music industry with her honest and captivating music, straddling R&B and Afrobeats, capturing various emotions through her relatable lyrics and catchy hooks.

This Spring, Cookbooks Are Traveling to the Coast of Europe

A cookbook capturing the essence of summers in the South of France through photography and narratives.

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Humans are pattern-matching machines, creating narratives and models to predict and act upon the world, leading to both great and potentially misleading outcomes.

Alice Wong's 'Disability Intimacy' Is a Deep Dive into Relationships and Community | KQED

Editing anthology post-hospitalization was a critical lifeline for Alice Wong, reflecting on intimacy and combating simplified narratives around disabilities.

The Essential Joan Didion

The real Joan Didion, beyond her iconic image, focused on depicting the human compulsion to construct narratives for survival through skepticism and outsider's perspective.

Shifting the Harmful Narratives and Practices of Work Requirements - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Work requirements have a racist history in the United States.
Harmful narratives contribute to the persistence of work requirements.

We are all in the best shape of our lives

Hope in baseball spring training is a recurring theme.
Players often claim to be in the 'best shape of their lives.'

In My Mother's Archive | David A. Bell

Learning about a parent's life can reveal new perspectives.
Acknowledging different perspectives in family narratives is crucial.

Next gen of designers, deceptive AI patterns, becoming a Senior Designer

Designers should focus on shaping their own narratives and thinking critically about their work.

Luise Schaller's illustrations investigate "the thin veil between reality, fiction and metaphor"

Luise Schaller uses drawing as a tool for reflection, creating emotionally charged visual narratives.

How to Dress Stylishly for an African Safari and Vacation

Travel is often seen as acquisitive and extractive, but it can also be a quest for personal growth and the exploration of new narratives.
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