Category: Awareness
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Can Quantum Leap Teach Us About Change, Learning, and Influence?
Read more: Can Quantum Leap Teach Us About Change, Learning, and Influence?Why do we fantasize about changing the past instead of shaping the future? Quantum Leap is an American science fiction television series created by Donald P. Bellisario in 1989. I watched it when it aired on French TV, and it was certainly one of my favorite shows. The concept was fascinatingâeach episode followed the main…
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Porco Rosso: How Do Culture, Creativity, and Technology Shape Our Future?
Read more: Porco Rosso: How Do Culture, Creativity, and Technology Shape Our Future?How did historical events influence Porco Rosso? Porco Rosso is a 1992 Japanese animated adventure fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, based on his 1989 manga HikĆtei Jidai. Animated by Studio Ghibli, with a score composed by Joe Hisaishi, the film follows an Italian World War I ex-fighter ace who now works as…
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Is Dungeon Keeper a Reflection of Power, Exploitation, and History?
Read more: Is Dungeon Keeper a Reflection of Power, Exploitation, and History?What does Dungeon Keeper reveal about workplace exploitation? Dungeon Keeper is a strategy video game developed by Bullfrog Productions and released by Electronic Arts in June 1997. I was first introduced to this game by a cousin a bit older than meâalong with Starcraftâand I was amazed at the sheer possibilities within a game. At…
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Can Buffy the Vampire Slayer Teach Us About Change and Self-Expression?
Read more: Can Buffy the Vampire Slayer Teach Us About Change and Self-Expression?Why is Once More, with Feeling so unforgettable? The Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode Once More, with Feeling is the seventh episode of the sixth season of the supernatural drama television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997â2003). It stands out as the only musical episode, making it a truly unique moment in the series. This…
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Black Box Diaries: What Does It Reveal About Gender Roles and Cultural Change in Japan?
Read more: Black Box Diaries: What Does It Reveal About Gender Roles and Cultural Change in Japan?How does Japanese society perceive the #MeToo movement? This post marks the first time I discuss a piece of content I havenât personally watched. Why? Black Box Diaries is a Japanese documentary released in October 2024 in the UK and the US, but it has yet to be released in Japanâif ever. Recently nominated for…
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What a Wonderful World â Can We Still Believe in Its Message Today?
Read more: What a Wonderful World â Can We Still Believe in Its Message Today?Was What a Wonderful World a message of hope in dark times? Performed by Louis Armstrong, What a Wonderful World was released in 1967, during the turbulent era of the Vietnam War. Rooted in the soulful depths of jazz, the song was written and composed as a beacon of hope for the millions suffering from…
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How Does Zootopia Challenge Our Perceptions of Prejudice and Neuroplasticity?
Read more: How Does Zootopia Challenge Our Perceptions of Prejudice and Neuroplasticity?How do our brains shape our understanding of the world? Zootopia is a 2016 American animated buddy cop comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Set in a world of anthropomorphic animals, it follows an unlikely partnership between a small rabbit police officer and a cunning con artist fox as they work together to…
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Mrs. GREEN APPLE, “Columbus,” and the Power of InfluenceâHow Does History Shape Our Perception?
Read more: Mrs. GREEN APPLE, “Columbus,” and the Power of InfluenceâHow Does History Shape Our Perception?Is Mrs. GREEN APPLE a Product of the Japanese Music Industry? For the past few years, Mrs. GREEN APPLE has been highly present in various television shows featuring music. Whether this is purely a business strategyâlike many other bands and groups in Japanâremains unclear. However, there is no denying that they produce catchy songs, and…
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Can Music Help Us Break Free from Dogma? Exploring Machine Head, Religion, and Trauma
Read more: Can Music Help Us Break Free from Dogma? Exploring Machine Head, Religion, and TraumaHow do beliefs shape our reality? Machine Head is an American heavy metal band formed in 1991 by vocalist/rhythm guitarist Robb Flynn, who remains the only original member of the band. A drummer friend of mine introduced me to their music, and I was immediately drawn to the raw energy of their tracks, seamlessly blending…
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V for Vendetta: How Can We Break the Cycle of Oppression Through Awareness and Action?
Read more: V for Vendetta: How Can We Break the Cycle of Oppression Through Awareness and Action?V for Vendetta is a 2005 dystopian political action film directed by James McTeigue from a screenplay by the Wachowskis. I hadnât initially planned to write about V for Vendetta yet, as I felt its message could easily be interpreted as a call for chaos and anarchy. However, history has shown us time and again…