Very excited to start this show later this week… reviews have been very positive so far! 👽🫀

Alien: Earth establishes some of its most compelling ideas about what happens to people when their lives are defined by their relationships to technology.

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It’s worth keeping in mind that Americans might also be hypocrites.

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“30 Year Gap”
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Connections: Sports Edition
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“Best And Next”
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“Triple Double”
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“What’s a smut peddler to do these days?” - The Verge

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The Power of Politeness | The Atlantic

The idea of Kindness being Punk, continuing to grow and get good traction. I love it!

When you become less polite, the alteration in your conduct can make you less happy, more depressed, and angrier about life.

(…) One study [allows] us to infer that you inherit some politeness from your parents partly through your genes, but more through how you were brought up. This also implies that you can become more polite with good influences and by cultivating positive habits.

Researchers (…) showed that being polite to others raises happiness and lowers anger. (…) Being impolite is more like scratching at your poison-ivy rash. Giving in to the urge makes things worse.

(…) I see politeness as today’s punk rock because it so transgresses the spirit of our times. And like punk rock, when you empower yourself with politeness, you feel exhilarated. It is the ultimate exercise in freedom: the freedom to be the person I want to be in the face of a cultural tyranny.

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A person with a floral-patterned mask featuring smiling flowers is illustrated above a text about the power of politeness by Arthur C. Brooks.

…because the American audience had not seen the original, they believed they were seeing something for the first time. Even though it already existed.

(…) To me, Baohaus and the gua bao was a vehicle to tell a story about where my family was from, but you could only say so much through a restaurant.

(…) if there’s one thing I learned the past decade it’s that perhaps the immigrant story was actually best told in a kitchen where the line is immediate, direct, and physically digestible.

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Misogyny in women’s sports — like in society – is often subtle. However, in this instance, the message being sent by the people throwing these sex toys on the courts is loud and clear.

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Our Parisian/home staycation continues…

Today started with a homemade brunch, before a visit to the Great Mosque of Paris, a delicious lunch, and a walk across town!

Stumbled upon the memorial of the November 13th, 2015 terrorist attacks — a stunning, well-designed square across City Hall

A breakfast setup with a plate of food and a glass of coffee on a table, featuring items like Tabasco sauce and seasoning.A quiet urban street lined with parked cars and scooters offers a view of a tall, ornate building in the background under a partly cloudy sky.A spacious, ornate courtyard features tall arches, decorative columns, and a central fountain.A lush garden with a central fountain is framed by an ornate archway and vibrant greenery.A woman stands near a decorative fountain surrounded by vibrant pink flowers and intricate architecture.A meal featuring a dish with octopus and garnishes is served on a white table alongside glasses of water and wine, with a person in the background.A street with classic European architecture leads to a grand domed building under a clear blue sky.A grand architectural scene features historic buildings with tall columns under a clear blue sky, alongside parked cars and a few people strolling nearby.A street market stall under large trees displays various art prints, books, and postcards on a sunny day.A hand is holding a cup of iced coffee in front of a stroller, where a child is sitting and eating.A simple storefront sign featuring a drawing of a hand is mounted on the corner of a building with blue and beige accents.A historic building with ornate architecture is surrounded by a lush garden and trees, with people walking and relaxing.

“What Kids Told Us About How to Get Them Off Their Phones” - The Atlantic

Totally unsurprising and yet so pressing…

Without real-world freedom, children don’t get the chance to develop competence, confidence, and the ability to solve everyday problems. Indeed, independence and unsupervised play are associated with positive mental-health outcomes.

Kids being raised on screens long for real freedom. It’s like they’re homesick for a world they’ve never known.

A few thoughts:

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Children are climbing on a jungle gym, illustrating an article about giving kids more freedom from screens.

More holiday shenanigans

A cup of coffee sits on a patterned table outside near a grand building with a clock tower.A man wearing a floral shirt is seated on a couch, interacting with a young child standing beside a marble table with items on it.An adult and a child are walking on a decorative floor in an ornate room with large windows.A person is taking a photo of their reflection in a mirrored table with two cups of coffee on it.A man is helping a young child at a playground with a play structure nearby, while other people and trees are in the background.Appetizing flatbreads topped with vegetables are served on a table alongside two red drinks.A rooftop terrace features a closed umbrella, potted plants, and wrought-iron furniture, overlooking a cityscape under a clear blue sky.

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