Tag: modern life
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Alex Katz Receives United States National Medal Of Arts
President Biden awards National Medal of Arts to Alex Katz Alex Katz has been awarded the 2023 National Medal of Arts. Katz received the award from President Joseph Biden in a private ceremony at the White House. For a good Canadian analogy- The National Medal of Arts is to art what the President’s Trophy is…
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Commodifying Art -Damien Hirst
All of modern life is a spectacle. Much of what contemporary man experiences in Western society is a false social construct mediated by images. These mediated images create desires that can never be fulfilled; they create false needs that can never be met. “Many of our daily decisions are governed by motivations over which we…
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How To Prep For An Imminent EMP Attack
There you have it… from Dr. Peter Vincent Pry himself, director of the EMP Task Force on National and Homeland Security… An electromagnetic pulse (EMP for short) would literally send an entire country back in the 1800’s in a matter of seconds, by frying everyone’s electronics and leaving us in the dark. Here’s Ben Carson…
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Case Against Students Being Forced To Memorize
“Pay attention students, write this down for memorization.” The Trivium and Quadrivium, medieval revival of classical Greek education theories, defined the seven liberal arts necessary as preparation for entering higher education: grammar, logic, rhetoric, astronomy, geometry, arithmetic, and music. Even today, the education disciplines identified since Greek times are still reflected in many education systems.…
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Take This Quiz And Find The Right Exercise Type For You
It can be hard to choose the right exercise regime for you. On top of the time constraints of modern life, the sheer number of options is enough to confuse most of us. Whether you’re a lone wolf, a team player or looking to become truly zen – this will set you on the right…
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Messenger Kids Facebook App Creeps Technology Into Family Life
On December 4, the New York Times ran an article about how Facebook just introduced a new app called Messenger Kids. According to Facebook, this app makes it easier for kids to safely video chat and message family and friends. Per their privacy policy, the app collects registration details from parents such as a child’s…