“Children in early childhood may be particularly at risk for the negative effects of media violence exposure when the superhero medium is emphasized,” concludes a research team led by psychologist Sarah Coyne of Brigham Young University. “It appears to be difficult for young children to disentangle aggression and pro-social behavior when they are combined, as is common in the superhero genre.”
Pop Culture Has Become A Multi-room Echo Chamber With Little Broad Impact
“What’s less discussed is the polarization of culture, and the new echo chambers within which we hear about and experience today’s cultural hits. There will never again be a show like “One Day at a Time” or “All in the Family” — shows that derived their power not solely from their content, which might not hold up to today’s more high-minded affairs, but also from their ubiquity. There’s just about nothing as popular today as old sitcoms were; the only bits of shared culture that come close are periodic sporting events, viral videos, memes and occasional paroxysms of political outrage.”
Surprise Verdict: Court Clears Art Dealers Wildenstein Family Of Tax Evasion
Prosecutors had accused Guy Wildenstein, two family members, and advisors of attempting to avoid paying €550 million in inheritance taxes by transferring assets out of France. In delivering his verdict, the judge went out of his way to say that he does not think the Wildensteins are innocent: the problem is with French law.
Pittsburgh Symphony, Back In Business After Strike, Has ‘Huge Mountain To Climb’
That quote is from PSO president Melia Tourangeau, who says the new contract offers “some breathing room right now” but that the orchestra badly needs to expand its donor base.
Singapore Symphony Music Director Lan Shui, Who Brought Orchestra To International Level, Leaving After 20 Years
“Under Shui’s baton, the SSO has gone from a promising national ensemble to winning international acclaim. Its televised BBC Proms debut in 2014 received four out of five stars in The Guardian and The Telegraph. It was hailed as possibly ‘one of the great orchestras of the 21st century’ by the London Spectator after a 2010 performance at London’s Royal Festival Hall.”