Anna Gát: What to Read This Weekend #52 176 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24 🎭️ Culture Literature Poetry Visual art Music Media The future of humanism remains a mystery, worth exploring to salvage humane virtues from the chaos of modern history Diverse perspectives on topics like friendship, violence, cancel culture, and mental health encourage critical thinking and reflection In the world of AI, art, music, and poetry, innovative approaches and debates spark new insights and appreciation
Anna Gát: What to Read This Weekend #50 216 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24 🎭️ Culture Literature Music Art & Illustration Philosophy History Music and joy are closely linked in both Classical and contemporary Chinese, represented by the character 樂. The formation of elite groups often involves high levels of talent and success in various fields. The rise of social media has coincided with a decline in trust in experts and objective knowledge.
Anna Gát: What to Read This Weekend #48 216 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24 🎭️ Culture Literature Art Science Philosophy History Universities are no longer investing in equipping students to face humanity's challenges. There is a tension between the secular and enchanted in societal thinking. Understanding and navigating the complexities of cancer treatment can be hopeful with a positive prognosis.
Anna Gát: What to Read This Weekend #51 117 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24 📚 Literature Critics Writers Philosophy Fiction Authors Some content creators are calling for others to create media instead of doing it themselves. Margaret Cavendish speculated about the composition of the world in her poetry. Extreme pessimism is becoming a common conversational stance in society.
Anna Gát: What to Read This Weekend #49 137 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24 📚 Literature Poetry Philosophy Fiction Literary Criticism Authors Contrary to our everyday intuition, our 'self' is not a static entity but a dynamic process. David Hume made significant contributions to free market economics. Instapoetry may sound nice, but true poetry needs to feel genuine and true.
Unlocking the World’s Potential: How Grants are Taking Over 39 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24 💼 Business Grants Fellowships Innovation Entrepreneurship Social Impact Grants empower individuals to explore new ideas and make a positive impact. Selection for grant programs involves unique criteria and interviews to assess candidates' potential. Grant programs have second-order effects that de-risk ideas and foster innovation, leading to significant advancements.
Anna Gát: What to Read This Weekend #20 157 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23 🎭️ Culture Literature Philosophy Art & Illustration History Music A study found that car seat laws saved children, but also reduced births due to limited car space. Maintain friendships as they might ebb with age and distance; a letter to a friend carries much ardor. The idea of the self-made man shifted to a capitalist tone in the 19th century, focusing on money and frugality.
Anna Gát: Announcing our Liberties partnership 137 implied HN points • 25 Apr 23 📚 Literature Partnership Journal Conversation Events Liberties Journal and Interintellect are partnering for a series of conversations around important essays. Liberties and Interintellect will host virtual salons and also in-person gatherings in DC and NYC. The partnership will offer free virtual salon sessions for Liberties subscribers.
Anna Gát: What to Read this Weekend #9 137 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23 📚 Literature Philosophy Poetry Fiction Art & Illustration Book Reviews For women, reproductive rights are important and should be respected. The ethics of artificial intelligence and its coexistence with human minds is a challenge. The decline in American IQ scores may be linked to a shift in focus towards STEM education.
Anna Gát: What to Read This Weekend #21 98 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23 📚 Literature Book Reviews Authors Poetry Fiction Essays Biographies The Social Network portrayed the startup founder mythos well. Charles Darwin balanced exploration and exploitation in his reading choices. Private scientists who don't share data tend to learn better and faster.
Anna Gát: What to Read This Weekend #16 117 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23 🎭️ Culture Literature Music Art & Illustration Fashion & Beauty History Is there a growing interest in combining math and humanities? Liberals and the shift from religion to therapy in dating apps. Tragedy as a central form of art, according to Arthur Miller.
Anna Gát: What to Read this Weekend #13 117 implied HN points • 12 May 23 🎭️ Culture Literature Journalism Music Parenting Philosophy High-grade gliomas can impact brain function and cognition negatively. The price of dinosaur fossils has significantly increased over the years. Women report being less cheerful and more depressed than men, but also express higher life satisfaction.
Anna Gát: What to Read this Weekend #10 117 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23 📚 Literature Books Authors Writing Book Reviews Essay Rupert Murdoch's dramatic divorce at age 91 made me rethink crazy family stories Brutalism gives post-Soviet concrete blocks an aristocratic upgrade China's power dynamics and ideology are different in Cold War 2 compared to the past
What is Philosophy For? 117 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23 📖 Philosophy Metaphysics Epistemology Ethics Political Philosophy Understanding human nature is essential to determining the need for philosophy. Philosophy guides actions and helps in making choices through branches like epistemology and ethics. Having philosophical views is inherent to human nature, whether explicitly or implicitly.
Anna Gát: What to Read this Weekend #8 98 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23 🎭️ Culture Literature Psychology Society Art Science Luck plays a crucial role in success but we can also make our own luck. Forgiveness is important for a good society, even if it's not always easy. The future of algorithms may rely on embracing randomness for better solutions.
Anna Gát: What to Read This Weekend #18 78 implied HN points • 16 Jun 23 🎭️ Culture Literature Philosophy History Art & Illustration International Happiness research should focus on principles that reflect life instead of a unified theory. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito discuss the reality and frustrations of mortality. Many people see dictatorship as a valid form of government and authoritarian leaders can win through democratic processes.
Event Highlights | Thesis Festival 2023 78 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23 🎭️ Culture Events Writing Community Art Photography Thesis Festival 2023 brought together top writers for presentations and discussions. Thesis Festival focused on intimate spaces and featured talented speakers. Favorite quotes from Thesis Festival speakers centered on unique perspectives and insights.
Anna Gát: What to Read this Weekend #12 78 implied HN points • 05 May 23 🎭️ Culture Books Journalism Philosophy History Reality Career women in the 80s faced concern over out-earning husbands. The importance of supportive partners for successful creatives. Acknowledging irritation as a feeling worthy of exploration.
Anna Gát: What to Read This Weekend #14 58 implied HN points • 19 May 23 📚 Literature Novelists Books Essays Critics Best thinkers and builders are intellectually ambitious, not humble French film festival controversy highlights #MeToo divide Surround yourself with people who inspire your desired self
Poetic Explorations: Hope and Healing 58 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23 🎨 Art & Illustration Poetry Healing Hope Reflections Nature Enjoy a selection of poems on hope and healing. Join a poetry salon for your own poetic explorations. Find warmth in poesy and kind faces on a cold, grey afternoon.
“On not getting your break” 3 HN points • 11 Feb 23 Success in the artistic field may not always come in a single breakthrough moment. Obscurity can provide artistic freedom to create without commercial pressures. Not achieving fame can lead to artistic despair and self-referential work.