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4 days ago

Here's Why Gen Z Is So, So Disapproving Of Couples With Age Differences

Age-disparate relationships raise ethical concerns, especially within the context of consent and power dynamics among different generations.
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Trump Administration Strong-arms ~$200M Out Of Columbia During His Worst Time To Ever Hustle Someone Out Of Millions - Above the Law

American public is tired of winning due to distractions from serious issues.
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Death of the alpha male as science reveals who really holds power

'If a female doesn't want to mate, the male can't do anything about it. That alone gives her power.'
Women
Television
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

The View Tries to Unpack Coldplay Cam Infidelity Saga

A Coldplay concert kiss cam video featuring a CEO and HR chief has sparked viral attention and discussions about workplace relationships.
Marketing
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

Why Being Attacked Means You Matter: Turning Criticism Into Fuel for Success | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Criticism is an indicator of relevance and visibility, emerging from bold actions rather than failures.
fromIt's A Long Road
1 week ago

Never Defend Yourself: The Cold Strategy Machiavelli and Power Players Swear By

The most powerful response to an accusation is no response at all.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Razor-Thin Line Between Conspiracy Theory and Actual Conspiracy

Epstein's case combines elements of child abuse, mysterious deaths, missing evidence, and ties to a powerful elite, raising questions about what constitutes conspiracy.
US politics
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 weeks ago

How Changing Mindsets Can Change the Economy - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Capital carries memory. If our relationships with money are complex and connected to our emotional state, then fiduciary duty for impact must measure more than basis points.
Fundraising
New York City
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

The Once and Future Conde Nast

The transformation of Condé Nast's headquarters reflects a broader shift in media influence, with TikTok symbolizing new power dynamics.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

The Petty, Unbelievable Ways People Are Exacting Revenge at Work

Revenge in the workplace often stems from resentment and feelings of powerlessness, resulting in various retaliation acts.
#gaslighting
#new-york
NYC politics
fromnysfocus.com
1 month ago

5 Key Takeaways From Our Investigation Into Sewer Service'

New York's wealth coexists with extreme inequality, highlighting contradictions in prosperity and social issues.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

3 Ways Contempt Hides Within Humor in Relationships

Laughter sometimes reflects power dynamics rather than playfulness, with injurious humor revealing hidden hostility in relationships.
fromOpen Culture
4 weeks ago

Neil deGrasse Tyson Lists 8 (Free) Books Every Intelligent Person Should Read

Neil deGrasse Tyson recommended pivotal books that encourage independent thinking and understanding of society, nature, and power dynamics.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
4 weeks ago

Mighty Victims I: Advantages

Membership in groups such as white, male, straight, and Christian confers advantages that increase the odds of achieving power in the United States.
Philosophy
fromVulture
1 month ago

Materialists Is an Inert Misreading of Modern Romance

While the director has namechecked films like Broadcast News and The Apartment, she seemingly forgets a key component of each: They're actually funny, and brimming with the tender considerations of what happens when actualized people crash into each other.
Relationships
fromBig Think
1 month ago

CIA psychology: Ask questions that make people reveal everything

CIA classifies their secrets according to different terminology. There's confidential secrets, there are secret level secrets, and then there are top secret secrets. And the way that they define each of these different levels actually has to do with the impact that would occur if the secret became public knowledge.
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My marriage is healthy except for my wife's total refusal to touch me

The struggle for intimacy in marriage can often reflect deeper power dynamics rather than just sexual needs.
Media industry
fromPractical Ecommerce
1 month ago

Retail Media's Performance Dilemma

Retail media shifts power dynamics, transforming suppliers into advertising clients and requiring retailers to adapt their strategies.
Retailers leverage co-op funds effectively, though transparency is demanded by suppliers in the new retail media landscape.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

When It Comes to Understanding the Dangers Posed by Big Tech, We're Lost in the Cloud

The geography of information technology is not neutral; it shapes the conditions under which power systems operate, much like historical agricultural landscapes.
Digital life
#sean-combs
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

A Parade of Ignorance

Military parades can honor service but may also misuse power, as seen in the Trump administration's handling of the Army's celebration.
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

The hidden horror of The Handmaid's Tale's costume design

At its core, The Handmaid's Tale's costume design is a matter of status. Each handmaid is given a red 'uniform' - a scarlet letter that distinguishes them as 'other' while making them easily identifiable should they attempt a futile escape.
Graphic design
fromMail Online
1 month ago

People on plant-based diets are more POWER-HUNGRY than meat-eaters

When you think about a vegetarian, you think of someone who's warm, fuzzy, and "huggy". Well, in terms of the values that people espouse and what they aspire to, it's just not the case.
Everyday cooking
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Federal judges are powerful. Some of their law clerks describe a toxic work culture

"If I had declined to participate, it would have marked me as disloyal or difficult," said a former clerk. "It was a constant reminder of how completely the judge controlled my time."
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Swisher Says Musk Will Now Go Right Off the Rails' and Take Trump Down With Him

Kara Swisher believes Elon Musk's unpredictability could ultimately undermine Trump's power, despite his current presidential position.
#trump
US politics
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The Musk-Trump Implosion Can Be Seen From Space

Trump's feud with Elon Musk reveals a significant shift in political dynamics influencing his agenda.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Tom Friedman: Trump Is a Small Man in a Big Time'

Trump is disregarding American institutions, leading to significant repercussions for both national and international policy.
fromThesocietypages
2 months ago

Subverting a Subject: Marketing as Sociology - First Publics

Marketing is about social engineering, studying how choices are made, messages shape behavior, and identities are constructed. It is applied sociology.
Social media marketing
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

New Show Looks At People Targeted By Powerful Institutions - Above the Law

In a climate where powerful institutions can easily wreak havoc, 'Targeted' sheds light on individuals caught in the crosshairs of government actions.
UK news
#art
fromstupidDOPE
3 months ago
Arts

Ralph Ziman's "The MiG-21 Project" Transforms Cold War Relics into Symbols of Resilience | stupidDOPE

fromstupidDOPE
3 months ago
Arts

Ralph Ziman's "The MiG-21 Project" Transforms Cold War Relics into Symbols of Resilience | stupidDOPE

from48 hills
2 months ago

Rebecca Solnit proposes we take the long way home - 48 hills

Rebecca Solnit's new essays explore the interplay between perception and action in addressing societal issues.
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

See the Tricks 'Agatha All Along' Used To Walk the Witches' Road

Agatha Harkness's journey in "Agatha All Along" explores her quest for power and how she relies on others to regain it.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Audibly Toxic Men: Sexual Misconduct and Creditors

The professor is portrayed as a complex figure, bringing to life the intricate dynamics of desire and power, especially in the context of academia and mentorship.
Writing
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 months ago

Why Quality Over Quantity Is Reshaping Programmatic Advertising

Curation is changing the power dynamics in programmatic advertising, shifting value from DSPs to publishers.
Relationships
fromAnOther
2 months ago

Sunstruck Is the Saltburn-Esque Novel Poised to Be Book of the Summer

The novel explores themes of power dynamics in societal structures through the lens of a mixed-race student's experiences.
It intertwines social commentary with engaging storytelling, focusing on a privileged family's internal and external conflicts.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Hidden Power Struggles Undermining Cofounding Teams

We're equals,' one founder told me. 'We split everything 50/50. Power isn't an issue.' But within two sessions, it was clear-power was the issue. It just hadn't been named.
Relationships
Paris food
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

The Sacrament of the Muse: Picasso's Francoise and the blood ritual of artistic genius | amNewYork

Picasso's lithograph 'Femme assise (Francoise)' captures a complex interplay of power dynamics and intimacy.
Francoise Gilot's portrayal reflects her resistance and individualism at a pivotal moment in Picasso's life.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Audere Group on Navigating Syria's Power Dynamics Post-Assad

The fluid political environment demands sophisticated risk assessment approaches, according to Audere Group's regional specialists. Organizations face multiple challenges, from securing supply chains to ensuring regulatory compliance across different zones of control.
Information security
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Cassie graphically describes disgusting act Diddy, male escort performed on her during 'freak offs'

Diddy engaged in degrading sexual acts involving urination on Cassie.
Tech industry
fromMedium
2 months ago

The tech bro era is fading-so who's next to shape our culture?

Power dynamics shift over eras, influenced by elite groups in society.
Each dominant power elite ultimately faces challenges leading to their decline.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Review | 'Henry Johnson' is a dark (a)moral fable from David Mamet

The power of conversation dictates the dynamics between predator and prey, exemplified in Mamet's film "Henry Johnson".
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Why the "Abundance Agenda" Could Sink the Democratic Party

Critics of the abundance agenda argue it diverts focus from necessary economic populism.
World politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When Countries Feel Excluded, the World Suffers

Political alienation affects nations, not just individuals.
Countries are withdrawing from global institutions due to mistrust.
Reviving global cooperation is essential for our future.
fromAnOther
3 months ago

A Different Approach to Women's Tailoring

Rather than feminising the suit or undermining it through dramatic reinterpretation, Ballance approached the garment on its own terms - working within its structure to gently reorient its logic.
Fashion & style
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Lillian Fishman on Sexual Politics and Wanting to Grow Up

The ideologically intense university environment is a sort of petri dish for this question.
Relationships
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

My Boss Wants to Sleep on My Couch Every Week

The employee feels uncomfortable with her boss staying over at her home due to perceived abuse of power and privacy invasion.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Hidden Harm of "Be Grateful" and Weaponized Gratitude

Gratitude, often celebrated for its positive effects, can become weaponized, manipulating thankfulness to silence valid concerns and uphold unhealthy power dynamics.
Mental health
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

After the Arrests and Bullets, Trump Takes on Second Term With a New Fervor

Trump's presidency focuses on reshaping America through personal power and a mission against old systems, marked by confrontational imagery.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Nothing like this in American history': the crisis of Trump's assault on the rule of law

Trump's presidency exemplifies Chief Justice Roberts' vision of an expansive executive that operates with little regard for established legal norms.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Nothing like this in American history': the crisis of Trump's assault on the rule of law

Trump's presidency exemplifies Chief Justice Roberts' vision of an expansive executive that operates with little regard for established legal norms.
fromVulture
3 months ago

The Rehearsal Recap: Rejection

The Rehearsal cleverly uses airline crew dynamics to explore broader power relationships in everyday life.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Power-Impotence Relationships

Women often struggle to detach emotionally from powerful relationships due to loyalty and hope for improvement.
SF politics
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why Are Our Political Leaders Failing?

Political leaders increasingly prioritize personal power over serving the public interest.
Division and polarization hinder collaborative solutions in U.S. politics.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

On Andor,' All Is Fair in Love and Star Wars'

In 'Andor', the relationship between Syril Karn and Dedra Meero reveals complex dynamics, highlighting both their mutual needs for companionship and power within a tyrannical empire.
Relationships
fromMedium
3 months ago

The oppressive foundation of minimalist design

Minimalism in design may reflect cultural exclusion and values rooted in dominance and control.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

"You've Really Turned Your Life Around"

Compliments may reveal hidden assumptions, power dynamics, or biases, even if they are well-intentioned.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Time for a Civic Uprising

Trumpism poses a multifaceted threat to the institutions that uphold civilization, seeking power without regard for higher human values.
#leadership
fromHarvard Business Review
3 months ago
Marketing tech

How-and When-to Adapt Your Leadership Style

Leadership requires a balance of traditional decisiveness and modern collaboration to be effective in today's environment.
Relationships
fromKqed
3 months ago

Katie Kitamura's New Novel Explores the Idea That 'All the World's a Stage'

Katie Kitamura's 'Audition' explores themes of identity and the performance of roles in life and relationships.
Remodel
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Painted altar in Maya city of Tikal reveals aftermath of ancient coup

The unearthed altar in Tikal symbolizes Teotihuacan's influence over Maya civilization during a period of foreign rule.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Inside 72 hours at Tennessee: How did it fall apart for Nico Iamaleava and the Volunteers?

Tennessee's quarterback Nico Iamaleava publicly held out amid contract disputes, changing college sports dynamics.
The situation highlights the influence of NIL deals in college football negotiations.
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

The Epidemic of Capitulation Suggests the Liberal Order Has Been Rotting From Within

The rapid capitulation to powerful figures threatens the foundations of liberal democracy.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Rise of the Vineyard Vines Nihilists

MAGA populists prioritize acquiring power over genuinely assisting the working class.
Relationships
fromThe Walrus
3 months ago

Are Women Finally Getting What They Want in Age-Gap Movies? | The Walrus

The portrayal of desire in Hollywood is shifting towards a focus on female empowerment and the dynamics of relationships between older women and younger men.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Delivered to a Predator: Al Fayed's Fixer review this startling tale urgently needed telling

Al Fayed's documented abuse of women highlights a systemic issue of exploitation in powerful workplaces that requires urgent attention.
Online Community Development
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Living and Learning in the Shadow of the Paris Commune

Class society influences daily life, revealing power asymmetries through mundane frustrations.
Everyday life lays the groundwork for revolutionary thought and collective political struggle.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Ex-Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner got 'unwanted' kisses from 'bully' Andrew Cuomo: 'It was about power with him'

It was clearly unwanted. It was about power with him, the Democrat said of the encounters - while blasting Cuomo's administration as a total "failure."
NYC politics
Digital life
fromComputerworld
4 months ago

Group chats rule the world

Transparency in communication is essential for democratic power.
Group chat technology facilitates secretive interaction in modern governance.
Sociologists may find group chats significant in studying social interactions influenced by digitalization.
#severance
Relationships
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Severance season 2's finale fully explored the show's use of power and control

The show 'Severance' tackles complex themes of power dynamics, consent, and autonomy, showcasing the struggles of its characters in both their innie and outie lives.
Humor
fromPolygon
4 months ago

There's a lot to Lumon's vocabulary

Lumon Industries uses unique language as a method of psychological control over its employees.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Gangs of London season three review more nerve-shreddingly tense TV

Face-to-face meetings among gang leaders in 'Gangs of London' are critical for power dynamics amidst escalating violence.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

The Countries Investing the Most in Air Force Personnel

The strength of an air force is not only decided by how many fighter jets it has, but by the servicemen that operate these aircraft.
World politics
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Met officer cleared of being new Wayne Couzens' after allegations by fantasist'

A female officer's false allegation led to investigations against PC Watson being dropped, but he received a misconduct warning for inappropriate behavior.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Three Opinion Writers Assess the Damage of Trump's First 50 Days

Michelle Goldberg highlights the gutting of U.S.A.I.D. as a key moment that illustrates President Trump's questionable exercise of power.
US news
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago

What Happens When a Drone Strike Has No Killer and a War Has No Dead? | The Walrus

Language is inherently inadequate to fully express reality, underscoring the power dynamics in storytelling.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Trump's Foreign Policy May Be Crude, But It's Realist

U.S. foreign policy under Trump prioritizes power dynamics over democratic ideology, reflecting a realist approach.
Trump's administration views military strength as crucial for international relations.
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Column | President Trump addresses Congress, and nothing about it was normal

Rep. Melanie Stansbury's protest highlights the unusual nature of Trump's return to Congress in a predominantly Republican setting.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Trump did on live TV what other US presidents would just do in private

The US President's interaction with Zelenskyy offers a raw glimpse into the unpredictability of power dynamics, challenging conventional journalistic norms.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

"Paradise" Is Manna for the Moment

"Paradise" employs familiar political dynamics to effectively examine themes of loyalty and sacrifice against a backdrop of race and power.
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