Overpopulation, overconsumption – in pictures
Source: The Guardian
See images from a new book documenting the ecological and social results of overpopulation and overconsumption throughout the world.
Culture & Society
Group Working To Publicize 1867’s ‘Fourth Of July To Remember’
Source: WUKY
On Independence Day in 1867, an estimated 10,000 African Americans gathered in Lexington, Kentucky, to hear prominent civil rights leaders speak. Read this article for an account of the almost-forgotten event.
Ai Weiwei Alcatraz tour: Legos, protest songs and prison cells
Source: The Los Angeles Times
Although detained in China for being critical of the Chinese government, Ai Weiwei still manages to create art supporting human rights and free speech. Read this photo essay about a visit to Alcatraz, a former military prison, and view Weiwei’s art made of Legos that speaks up for people from around the world who were imprisoned or exiled from their countries.
Why Are Dragons Important in Chinese Culture?
Source: USA Today
According to Chinese myths, dragons and humans lived side by side at one time. Learn why dragons are said to be protectors.
On Stephen Hawking, Vader, and Being More Machine Than Human
Source: Wired
In this article, author and anthropologist Helene Mialet analyzes the relationship between humans and machines as it existed for scientist Stephen Hawking.
Property Brothers: Living the Dream
Source: Parade
Selling hangers and buying a house for a $250 down-payment were two important decisions for the Property Brothers. They offer suggestions about how to make other decisions in your life.
How to Survive a Disaster
Source: BBC
It’s hard to predict how we’ll react in a crisis until one occurs. Some people spring into action, while others freeze. Find out how you can prepare yourself to respond well when things go wrong.
Manning up: Men may overcompensate when their masculinity is threatened
Source: University of Washington Today
A study conducted at Stanford University shows that men lie about their height and other traits when they feel their masculinity is threatened.
Does the Justice System Neglect Forgiveness?
Source: Scientific American
Research by New York University neuroscientists Oriel FeldmanHall and Peter Sokol-Hessner shows that broadening options to restore justice, such as reconciliation or compensating the victim rather than punishing the offender, could ease the burden of the U.S. justice system.
Connecting prisons with nature
Source: Aeon
Watch this video about a program intended to both connect prisoners to nature and to help restore the environment.