In eastern North Carolina, residents are battling with one of the state’s largest industries: hog farms. Last week, North Carolina lawmakers passed House Bill 467, … North Carolina Hog Farms Spray Manure Around Black CommunitiesRead more
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Culture of the Commons
Interview with Mayo Fuster Morell Mayo Fuster Morell, responsible for BarCola, a group working on collaborative economy policies within the Barcelona city council, shares her … Culture of the CommonsRead more
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Most Adults Spend More Time on Their Digital Devices Than They Think
A recent national survey conducted by Common Sense Media, which included nearly 1,800 parents of children aged eight to 18, found that parents spend an … Most Adults Spend More Time on Their Digital Devices Than They ThinkRead more
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On culture and power
Interview with Ahdaf Soueif We seem to be entering through a period of contradictions, of dislocating change and crisis, of raised hopes and terrible realities. … On culture and powerRead more
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How to Convince Someone When Facts Fail
Have you ever noticed that when you present people with facts that are contrary to their deepest held beliefs they always change their minds? Me … How to Convince Someone When Facts FailRead more
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1 in 5 young people lose sleep over social media
1 in 5 young people regularly wake up in the night to send or check messages on social media, according to new research published today … 1 in 5 young people lose sleep over social mediaRead more
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Why Jared Diamond’s ‘The World Until Yesterday’ Is Completely Wrong
I ought to like this book: after all, I have spent decades saying we can learn from tribal peoples, and that is, or so we … Why Jared Diamond’s ‘The World Until Yesterday’ Is Completely WrongRead more
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How Humans Became ‘Consumers’
“Consumption is the sole end and purpose of all production,” Adam Smith confidently announced in The Wealth of Nations in 1776. Smith’s quote is famous, … How Humans Became ‘Consumers’Read more
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Dramatic rise in New York City home foreclosures
Data recently released by ATTOM Data Solutions reveals that the rate of home foreclosures in New York City (NYC) rose dramatically in October. A total … Dramatic rise in New York City home foreclosuresRead more
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Why Steven Pinker, like Jared Diamond, is wrong
Steven Pinker claims to prove scientifically that the world is now more peaceful, accusing some critics of succumbing to myth. The author argues that Pinker … Why Steven Pinker, like Jared Diamond, is wrongRead more