I’m a writing professor who sees artificial intelligence as more of an opportunity for students, rather than a threat. That sets me apart from some of my colleagues, who fear that AI is accelerating a glut of superficial content, impeding critical thinking and hindering creative expression. They worry that students are simply using it out of […] … learn more→

We are facing a planetary crisis with multiple intertwined dimensions: ecological, social, political, economic, caregiving… and meaningful. According to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services ( IPBES ), ecosystem degradation and biodiversity loss cannot be resolved solely with protectionist measures or environmental regulations. What’s really needed is a profound social transformation and the creation […] … learn more→

A new publisher, Conduit Books, founded by UK novelist and critic Jude Cook, will focus on publishing literary fiction and memoirs by men: at least initially. Conduit is currently seeking its launch title, “preferably a debut novel by a male UK novelist under 35”. It aims to publish three books a year from 2026. Diminishing attention […] … learn more→

Creativity gives rise to the goods and services of cultural industries in which abstract dimensions—such as culture and art—are linked to other, more concrete dimensions such as production, the economy, and the market. In 2009, UNESCO proposed an “inclusive and open” definition of the cultural and creative industries: “These are the sectors of activity whose main objective […] … learn more→

Recently, my 8-year-old son received a birthday card from his grandmother. He opened the card, looked at it and said, “I can’t read cursive yet.” Then he handed it to me to read. If you have a child in the Philadelphia School District, chances are they have not been taught how to read or write […] … learn more→

In today’s world, where the economic growth and development of each country determines its international standing, countries are seeking to improve their development indicators in order to play a role in the international affairs. The insurance industry is one of the most important economic institutions in societies, even supporting the activities of other institutions. Therefore, […] … learn more→

More than half of the world’s population currently lives in cities and this share is expected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050. It’s no wonder “smart cities” have become a buzzword in urban planning, politics and tech circles, and even media. The phrase conjures images of self-driving buses, traffic lights controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) and buildings that […] … learn more→

Digital devices have become our inseparable companions, and increasingly so at younger ages. A reality that presents both opportunities and risks for everyone, but especially for children. Social concern is high, and many countries are considering legislative measures to protect minors in digital environments. But beyond legislative measures, one of the keys to healthy digital use is […] … learn more→

Where you work affects your risk of dying by suicide. For example, loggers, musicians and workers in the oil and gas industries have much higher rates of suicide than the rest of the population. But on the flip side, some professions have very low rates of suicide. One of them is education. National and state data […] … learn more→

Do you want to know what actions personal injury lawyers take following an accident? Personal injury attorneys in Southfield provide indispensable support to accident victims as they seek financial compensation for their injuries. The intersection of major highways in Southfield leads to a high number of annual accidents which requires these legal experts to serve […] … learn more→