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📍 Excited for the panel discussion next Thursday, 3rd October from 6 to 8 pm at Busboys and Poets on 14th Street, Washington D.C. Presenting Tim Davis who will be moderating, Carol Beane, Jon C. Cawley, and Ibrahim Al-Assil. When I am thinking of our next Science and Art Cafe talk on “Freedom”, I question how much creativity and censorship should be allowed in the realm of art and science. Creativity, by its very nature, thrives on the boundless potential of the human mind, pushing the boundaries of what is known and accepted. It is the driving force behind innovation, culture, and personal growth. However, with creative freedom comes the responsibility to consider the impact of that expression on society. Censorship, on the other hand, is often viewed as a tool for maintaining social harmony and protecting individuals from harmful or offensive content. The balance between allowing full creative freedom and imposing necessary restrictions is delicate and complex. Historically, some of the most groundbreaking works of art, technology, and music emerged from contexts where censorship was either minimal or absent. Yet, there have also been instances where the lack of regulation has led to the dissemination of harmful ideologies and misinformation. The key perhaps lies in finding a middle ground where creativity can flourish but not at the expense of societal well-being. Open dialogue, education, and ethical considerations play crucial roles in navigating this balance. Encouraging artists and creators to be mindful of their influence while also advocating for the protection of their right to express themselves freely is essential. ☮ Ultimately, the goal should be to foster an environment where creativity is not stifled by undue censorship but rather guided by principles that uphold the dignity, respect, and shared values of the community. This approach allows for a rich tapestry of expression that can inspire, challenge, and unite us all. Hear the talk and share your thoughts at the next Science and Art Cafe! To attend RSVP at the link below: https://lnkd.in/e9xUm5pR #art #science #creativity #censorship #dialogue

Cultural Shifts: How Digital Platforms Transform Reading Slavoj Žižek explores the impact of digital platforms on reading habits and artistic engagement. His reflections on societal changes offer profound insights into the connection between contemporary culture and technology. Discover how these shifts redefine our relationship with literature and art. #CulturalTransformation #DigitalMedia #SlavojŽižek #ReadingHabits #ArtEngagement #TechnologyImpact #SocialChange #ContemporaryCulture #CulturalCritique #DigitalLiteracy

Do you ever remember a great piece of art you saw online, but cannot seem to remember where you found it, who made it, or just which platform it was on? That sort of thing happens too often to me. Spending hours trying to find it, and often not even being able to do that. I believe this is a symptom of giving up the way we, people, usually share information and understand information relations, in exchange for the convenience of recommendation algorithms. All of this speaks to a wider way in which culture, information, and media are shared online. Information is food for the mind, for the way we think. Who we are, in a way. I explore this idea in the latest essay on The Ffangai, my blog/newsletter about culture, arts, and other ideas. Give it a read! https://lnkd.in/d8rVusgg

Interesting story about the value of diversity of thinking.

New Book Released 📖 Dilemmas and Dialogues in Popular Culture Edited by Dr. Nibu Thomson & Dr. Bibin Sebastian by Notion Press In a world where popular culture constantly shapes and reflects our collective values, norms, and aspirations, this edited volume delves into the intricate tapestry of dilemmas and dialogues that define our contemporary cultural landscape. From the intersection of technology and entertainment to the ever-evolving dynamics of identity and representation, this collection of essays brings together diverse voices to explore the multifaceted dimensions of popular culture. Navigating the paradoxes inherent in our favorite films, television shows, music, literature, and digital spaces, the contributors engage in a thoughtful dialogue that unravels the complexities of our cultural experiences. Each chapter grapples with the dilemmas embedded in the fabric of popular culture, probing questions that challenge our assumptions, spark critical reflection, and invite readers to reconsider the narratives that shape our lives. Dilemmas and Dialogues in Popular Culture is an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts seeking to understand the nuanced challenges and opportunities embedded in the entertainment, media, and cultural phenomena that shape our world.

Explore "The Politics of Unconscious Desire Under Virtual Global Capitalism" by Hans Skott-Myhre, Professor of Human Services. This thought-provoking analysis examines how global capitalism shapes and shapes unconscious desires in virtual spaces. Read the full work: https://ow.ly/VVoM50UjkrG #WCHHS #FacultySpotlight #Publications #SocialWork #HumanServices #kennesawstate 

THINK ABOUT THIS TOPIC! “Social media allows us to present ourselves to the world as if we were assembling artifacts for a museum exhibit of our lives. Even the imagery we publish on platforms such as Snapchat that companies claim quickly disappears from our feeds represents ephemeral exerps of our lives. Each post may be an authentic (unaltered) photo or accurate (factual) description of an event that actually happened, but its not the whole truth. So we don't know how all the bits and pieces fit together or what they mean for our choices.”(Page, 162. Line 1-8 : THE POWER OF ETHICS) It is nice for a person to talk about scenes from his scientific and practical life, as these scenes contain in most of their sections negative and positive life experiences. It is important that these experiences also reflect our sensory impressions, and they certainly have an effect in creating moral, cognitive and psychological concepts that can be benefited from. Here, as it seems to me, sometimes experiences, impressions and situations are similar to those artistic masterpieces and paintings that are careful to take into account the accuracy of embodying the image and color. Source: Susan Liautaud. How to Make Good Choices in a Complicated World. 2021.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥—𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚—𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝? History leaves psychological fingerprints in our cultural artifacts, subtle clues that often foreshadow major societal shifts. In the 1930s, propaganda and literature mirrored a rise in authoritarianism. In the 1960s, space-age ambition appeared in movies, speeches, and science fiction before landing on the moon. Today, our dominant narratives focus on superheroes, personal power, and competition. What might this predict about our future? I explore this in my latest Substack article, diving into history and psychology to uncover patterns that help us understand not only where we’ve been but where we’re going. Curious? Link in the first comment. Peter Aceto Peter Prichard Brian Frawley John Larrere

#CFP 🎶 Our SPOTLIGHT 📹 summer school number 3 🥉 will be held in Bucharest this year. Why don't you join us on 🗓 Sept 18 to discuss the visual and the visible in the city in the seminar "STARING AT PEOPLE" 🙄. Either on site or online at CINETic UNATC. The call for papers is here and here: https://lnkd.in/d_bXAzkb Submissions are due Jul 22 ✒ Themes: 👇 🤜 🤛 - Interdisciplinarity between visual artists or scholars and social researchers: inspirations and contributions from the fields across the disciplinary border. 👉 - Visibility of city dwelling: social issues and their visual consequences: from stigma to symbolic landscapes. 🤝 - Sociability of architecture - the intersections of the design ideas and forms and the social practices. 👌 - Quality and ethics of visual research: challenges and solutions of the interplay of high density and low privacy interventions.