Censored articles from around the world find refuge in this massive Minecraft map — Reporters Without Borders is an international non-profit and non-governmental organization with the stated aim of safeguarding the right to freedom of information. In order to expand upon this goal, the organization has turned to an unlikely source: the video game Minecraft, and a 12.5 …

Classic Adaptations: From “To Kill a Mockingbird” to “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” — Book adaptations have long been a staple of the film industry. With Hollywood (and other film industries around the world) constantly searching for new content, it’s little wonder that buying up the rights to short stories and novels has always been the norm. Books provide a place to start for…

As leaders, we can take the concept of intersectionality and apply it directly to every exchange. — When, as a teenager, I first started hearing terms like “privilege” used, I didn’t think much of them. I could see systemic injustices all around me and experienced a fair few of them, and my life had rarely felt privileged. Why would that term apply to me? I, however, have…

The science of dialogue: how David Bohm and Stever Robbins’ Approaches lead to effective communication — I’ve always preferred communicating face-to-face, which might seem like an odd statement coming from a professional writer. But, I didn’t start out in the arts as a writer. My first work was as a stage actor, where communication between the cast, crew, and audience forms a unique tide. As a…

Understanding the differences between anarchist collections and mainstream collections. — The International Anarchist Archives: A Report on Conditions and a Proposal for Action (2012) is a small-scale study of self-acknowledged “anarchist archives” around the world. These archives collect material related to the political and philosophic principles and practice of anarchism, many of which are ignored by more mainstream academic collections.

The pitfalls of bad communication contain the seeds of their own destruction. — Have you ever listened to someone speaking and found yourself enraptured? I mean, really and truly fell under their spell? I’m sure you’ve experienced the opposite of rapture: we’ve all listened to that person who comes across like nails on a chalkboard. What about someone you trust, even if you…

The 1980s had some huge sci-fi blockbusters, and some great underrated hits as well! — The 1980s was one of the best years for science fiction, with blockbuster after blockbuster alighting on the scene. From Aliens, to E.T., to the final Star Wars, this was an immense decade for brilliant science fiction. …

Exploring political and social groups through the lens of deep personal interest. — Coined by Robert A. Stebbins in 1982, the term “serious leisure” consists of activities that captivate the participant “with… complexity and many challenges,” and which are voluntarily undertaken during periods of free time (Stebbins, 2001, p. 54). For the purposes of Library and Information Science studies, where understanding the information-gathering…

Brave has launched “Summarizer,” a new AI-powered search tool. — Machine Learning models are all the rage these days, and the big-brothers like Google, Microsoft, and Apple are all wading into the murky waters as fast as their greedy shareholders can egg them on. But what about those of us who like living an Internet life completely free from advertisements…