August 13, 2026
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Pinball isn’t just bells, bumpers, and high scores. Philosopher Mark Silcox looks at why the game still has such a hold on us, exploring the odd pleasure of being drawn into the little world under the glass while chasing a very real silver ball. Continue reading
September 16, 2025
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We miss out on something important about life and art if we want things to be constantly stimulating, interesting, and engaging. Continue reading
February 27, 2025
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Sean Baker’s film Anora tells a story that challenges our current, libertine sexual climate. Continue reading
February 20, 2025
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Unraveling the mystery of a genre designed for women and by women, but with no women in them. Continue reading
December 10, 2024
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Spotify and its bizarre, hyper-specific genres are rewriting how we understand music. Why? And should we bother fighting back? Continue reading
July 26, 2024
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Dedication to craft purifies living. But how pure is the kitchen of The Bear? Continue reading
May 17, 2024
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Tiki culture rests on a history of exploitation and appropriation. What does that mean for us today? Continue reading
April 18, 2024
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Five academics review “Cowboy Carter” from different angles: genre, place and community, politics and the market, and the boldness of Beyoncé herself. Continue reading
February 29, 2024
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A show about home baking should actually be about home baking. Continue reading
November 2, 2023
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When we ask questions about AI art, we are really asking why we care about art at all. Continue reading
