Avatargodfreyflipped into PhilosophyAvatarAvatar1 day agoA fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expressionAssociated Press - By COLLEEN BARRYFLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504. But in the current era of the quick buck, curators worry the marble statue’s religious and political significance is being diminished by the thousands of refrigerator magnets and …
Avatargodfreyflipped into Philosophy1 day agoHypatia: The Female Greek Philosopher Killed for Her Beliefsgreekreporter.com - Philip ChrysopoulosHypatia, one of the greatest philosophers of Alexandria, was admired for her groundbreaking ideas but was brutally murdered for them by Christian …
Avatargodfreyflipped into PhilosophyFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo2 days agoExploring the roots of stupidity: first understand the psychology of what lies behind irrational opinionstheconversation.com - Manfred Kets de VriesMost people, at one time or another, act foolishly. However, truly ignorant individuals exhibit a lack of introspection and stubbornly cling to their …
Avatargodfreyflipped into Eats Out & In AvatarAvatar4 days agoOnce You Try Spanish Fried Eggs, You’ll Never Fry Eggs Any Other WayCubby - Sheela PrakashI’ll take my eggs in just about any way, shape, or form, but a fried egg has long been my favorite. Fried eggs are almost foolproof to make and can …
Avatargodfreyflipped into PhilosophyAvatarAvatar4 days agoGOOG TO GO Google reveals clever trick to erase what it knows about you – it takes just 10 seconds and wipes the lotThe US Sun - Sean Keach, Head of Technology and ScienceGOOGLE knows plenty about you – and thankfully, it's easy to scrub it. There are some quick ways to delete some of the most personal info Google holds …
Avatargodfreyflipped into TechnologyAvatarAvatar5 days agoAfter 53 Years, Starbucks Is Making a Risky Change. It's the Smartest Idea I've Seen Yetverified_publisherInc Magazine - Jason AtenThe company is rolling out a new way to brew coffee in all of its stores. You--like most people--probably think of Starbucks as a coffee shop. And, for most of its existence, it has been exactly that. It's the place where you go for a cup of coffee or a latte or whatever Venti iced concoction …
Avatargodfreyflipped into PhilosophyAvatarAvatar4 days agoNYC Public High School Students Challenge Ineffectual Teacher — and Win!The 74 - Alina AdamsAdams: I supported my daughter in her campaign but didn’t expect it to yield results. I never thought she & her classmates could pull off such a coup. …
Avatargodfreyflipped into UKFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo6 days agoHidden road running the entire length of Wales is 2,000 years old yet most don't know it's thereverified_publishermirror.co.uk - Steffan RhysWales is home to one of the country's most well-preserved Roman roads - but many people have no idea of its existence. Running the length of the …
Avatargodfreyflipped into PhilosophyAvatarAvatarHow Generative AI Owns Higher Education. Now What?Forbes - Steve AndrioleLet’s assume that you’re “teaching” a course. Now let’s assume that you’re taking a course or have enrolled in a degree program. Let’s also assume that you know something about generative AI (GenAI) which many professors and lot’s more students already do. Let’s also assume that GenAI tools will …
Avatargodfreyflipped into PhilosophyFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoHow Has Modern Philosophy Built on Aristotle’s Ideas?thecollector.com - Natalie NolandA fourth-century BCE philosopher, Aristotle has become one of the most influential thinkers in Western thought. His written accounts have influenced …
Avatargodfreyflipped into Read ErAvatarAvatarTrump doubles down on call for Liz Cheney to be prosecutedThe Hill - Miranda NazzaroFormer President Trump doubled down Sunday on his push for former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) to be prosecuted over allegations she and the other Jan. 6 …
Avatargodfreyflipped into ArtFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoLondon Book Fair 2024: Rise of English-Language Sales Threatens European Publisherspublishersweekly.com - By Neil DennyA panel yesterday at the London Book Fair addressed the threat of English-language editions books cannibalizing or otherwise supplanting sales of …