List: Favorites | Curated by J. David Beltrán

Feb 22, 2025
39 stories
FavoritesNice readings
In
Westenberg
by
JA Westenberg
The Anxiety EpidemicWhy anxiety is killing us, and how to draw the line
Sep 3, 2024
113
Sep 3, 2024
113
In
The DIY Diaries
by
Hilde Festerling
How to Disrupt the World with StoriesAnd why I have to keep trying
Feb 3
17
Feb 3
17
In
The Environment
by
Quentin Septer
In Defense of the Coca LeafCoca isn’t the problem. Our misuse, abuse, and demonization of the plant are.
Jan 19
9
Jan 19
9
Sophie Lucido Johnson
How To Write More OftenOne of four monsters is getting in your way. Here’s how to defeat it!
Jul 23, 2021
49
Jul 23, 2021
49
In
Age of Awareness
by
Mike Grindle
Does Reading Literature Teach Empathy?And why we might need our books more than ever
Aug 21, 2024
21
Aug 21, 2024
21
In
Science Spectrum
by
Cole Frederick
What Does a 30% Chance of Rain Really Mean?The math behind ensemble forecasts and how to use them!
Sep 4, 2023
17
Sep 4, 2023
17
Christopher P Jones
What Matisse Can Teach Us About Art and LifeColour, creativity and courage
May 3, 2024
20
May 3, 2024
20
In
Language Lab
by
MAGDALENA PONURSKA
The Fascinating World of Language and Math in Bilingual MindsWhy do bilingual brains prefer math in their mother tongue?
Mar 9, 2024
12
Mar 9, 2024
12
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Counter Arts
by
Alejandro Orradre
Woman With A Parasol — Claude MonetAn ode to contemplation and admiration of the female figure.
Jan 26, 2024
6
Jan 26, 2024
6
In
Counter Arts
by
Cole Haddon
We’re All Made of Horrible, Beautiful ScarsAussie rocker Nick Cave, Native American activist/poet John Trudell, and a Japanese shogun on how to put ourselves back together through art
Jan 26, 2024
19
Jan 26, 2024
19
Christopher P Jones
Why We Should Still Look at Paintings in the 21st CenturyThe benefits of sustained visual engagement
Mar 7, 2024
15
Mar 7, 2024
15
Christopher P Jones
Exploring an Artwork that Teems With Life and LossA visually rich painting rooted in literature
Feb 12, 2024
10
Feb 12, 2024
10
In
The Narrative Arc
by
Meg Vardy
It’s Not Me, Academia. It’s YouWalking away from the job of my dreams was the best decision I could have made
Sep 17, 2023
42
Sep 17, 2023
42
Christopher P Jones
What these Enigmatic Artworks Teach Me About SolitudeThe power of Vilhelm Hammershøi’s paintings
Jan 18, 2024
9
Jan 18, 2024
9
Dr. D. Bernard
Supporting First-Year Doctoral Students: A Culture of CareEmbarking on a doctoral degree is an exhilarating academic and personal yet daunting journey, especially in the beginning phase. The first…
Dec 21, 2023
7
Dec 21, 2023
7
In
An Injustice!
by
Onoceans
Do We Have A Crisis Of Imagination?The world has changed, but our stories have not
Mar 31, 2023
30
Mar 31, 2023
30
Christopher P Jones
The Value of Art AppreciationIn defence of enjoying art
Feb 1, 2023
6
Feb 1, 2023
6
Catrina Prager
My Naked Body as a Festering WoundAs culture dictates that we keep the human body hidden from view, depictions of nudity have become symbolic of weakness.
Aug 17, 2023
19
Aug 17, 2023
19
In
Know Thyself, Heal Thyself
by
Linda Lum
My Mother’s HandsHistory Without Words
May 29, 2023
6
May 29, 2023
6
Christopher P Jones
The Art of Slowing DownTurning patience into a form of creative action
Aug 8, 2023
123
Aug 8, 2023
123