Tag Archives: Culture & Society

Augmented Reality

What if you could look at a building through your smartphone and see a layer of information about what’s inside? Well, you can with augmented reality technology. Here’s an illustrated explanation.

The Early History of Bungee Jumping

Why has jumping from a 364ft bridge become a popular outdoor pursuit? Who came up with the idea in the first place?

When Girls Studied Planets and the Skies Had No Limits

In the early 1800s, astronomy was seen as a feminine hobby. As it became professionalized, women started to become sidlined. Scientists like Maria Mitchell fought for women’s place in the field.

Are we raising a generation of nature-phobic kids?

James Campbell, author of Braving It: A Father, A Daughter, and an Unforgettable Journey into the Alaskan Wild, discusses scientific research that shows children have become more afraid of being outside and argues that parents should take their kids out into nature.

Measuring Success in the Game of Life

Po Chi Wu, a professor of entrepeneurship and innovation at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, asks how to define success and whether that definition requires people to compare themselves to others.

5 wild risks taken by top entrepreneurs

These risks taken by famous business leaders led to big rewards.

10 Things Teens Should Know About Money

Click this link to get some helpful tips on managing your personal finances.

African immigrant population in U.S. steadily climbs

Read this article to learn about the recent rise in the number of African immigrants living in the United States.

5 Super Simple Ways to Get to Know Your Neighbors

Remember the children’s song about the people in your neighborhood? Try these tips to make connections with the real-life people in your neighborhood and have fun in the process.

This is what American teenagers want to be when they grow up (they don’t want to work in offices)

In a 2017 survey, 20% of the teenagers polled said they wanted to become athletes, artists, or entertainers. However, this article suggests many teens realize that not everyone finds fame and fortune.

PRO AND CON: Should Confederate monuments be removed?

Read two differing arguments about whether Confederate statues should be removed from public places. Remember to analyze the authors’ reasoning and supporting evidence.

Education Innovation in the Slums

In this video, education researcher Charles Leadbeater argues that more disruptive innovation and informal settings will improve the aging education system in both developed and deveoping nations.

Hashtag activism is fleeting

Columbia University graduate student Nick Donias argues that protest movements must move beyond slogans and hashtags in order to affect long-term change.

Immigration In Esports: Do Gamers Count As Athletes?

This article examines how immigration policy and gaming meet.

Tired of war, South Sudanese youth turn to art to push for peace

Ana Taban, a group of artists in South Sudan, promotes a peaceful resolution to the conflict in its country. Click the link at the bottom of the article to view a photo essay of the organization’s members.

Billionaire Philanthropists Are Shaping a New Gilded Age

Is the solution to economic inequality for billionaires to give it back? Author David Callahan talks to the University of Pennyslvania’s Knowledge@Wharton podcast host about his new book, The Givers: Wealth, Power, and Philanthropy in a New Gilded Age, in which he wites about this topic.

Course explores new field at intersection of genomics and society

As sequencing one’s genes becomes more common, the field of social genomics is growing.

Today’s young adults are different, but not for the reasons you might think

A 2017 report by the United States Census Bureau explores how society’s definition of adulthood has changed over the last four decades. This article examines the findings of the report, including young Americans’ shifting attitudes about marriage.