The presiding institutions of modern society seem to think so. Grand structures are not erected by corporations, governments and religious organizations to fulfill mere practical exigencies– their own or the public’s– outscaling and overshadowing the scrappy human lives that populate or gawk at them. Upon surveying this aforementioned architecture of authority, which proclaims the overwhelming authority for its patron institution and therefore, the supremacy of that institution’s vested narratives, values and objectives, let us summarize the logic of power as follows: grand buildings write grand narratives.
Rewriting Australia's Colonial History is a Never-Ending Task
Of Bytes and Bans: A Guide to Navigating Social Media in America
As the US government mobilizes to deport Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok beyond the American borders of the Internet , another notch is added to the ledger of vicious clashes between state control of popular media and individual liberty. Amidst escalating geopolitical tensions and evolving national interests, which social media platforms will thrive, and which will fall, as they vie to be in the favor of netizens and global superpowers? In this article we speculate on the indivisibility of social media and contemporary life, and TikTok’s possible successor, as American content creators scramble to stay afloat on a tipping virtual iceberg.
Anna DeGuzman – The Cardistry Queen from NYC
Magic was in the air this past weekend in New York City as the talented cardist, Anna DeGuzman made her long-awaited return to her home city. The stage was set as the dim glow of pink fluorescent lights lit up the room. The crowd murmured in hushed tones awaiting DeGuzman’s arrival to the stage. Anxious to see the mesmerizing cardist, the audience watched her magic journey on the screens seeing her traverse through America’s Got Talent with her awe-inspiring tricks and routines.
Embracing Curiosity and Cooperation: A Conversation with Principal Terri Ruyter
South Cove NYC is a vibrant community nestled in the heart of Battery Park City, resident to talented individuals, thriving businesses, and caring families. In this dynamic neighborhood, education plays a pivotal role, shaping the minds of young learners and molding them into responsible members of society. At the heart of this educational endeavor stands PS/IS276, and its founding principal, Terri Ruyter. With over 36 years of experience as an educator, her passion for fostering curiosity and cooperation in children shines through her vision for the school and the community.
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SOUTH COVE Skyscraper Museum
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