You never really know So much of what we know about others comes to us secondhand, in fragments chosen by someone else. What are we missing about people whose stories were told for them? Ai Jiang explores cultural assimilation and the loss of cultural wealth.  LINK: www.youtube.com/shorts/6JgG9...

We must learn to live in a "less-is-more" culture. Our new future. Part 1 (link here) is based on Earth Abides, by George R. Stewart, 1949. Parts 2 and 3 not yet published. They are based on World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War and Days of Perky Pat. netjmc.substack.com/p/earth-abid...

The Decline of Trust? I talked with @MarkGröb of UPS who believes we may be in an era where technology promised to connect us — from the metaverse to AI assistants, but the opposite may be happening. Here's what he says... youtube.com/shorts/fhf3e...

The media we consume shapes how we live. The fundamentals of my conversation with @michellemanafy.bsky.social‬: The future of media is grounded in equity, ethical data use, and trust — without sacrificing truth or enjoyment. youtube.com/shorts/WkdiK... Use this link

Michelle Manafy asks who influences the media. How does it affect democracy? She explores the erosion of press freedom, the impact of technology, and the changing ways we engage with information. youtube.com/shorts/Z8nrH...

If AI takes over most of our labor, what does that mean for human purpose? @jillianreilly.bsky.social explores the need for basic income, and the deep identity shift coming as we rethink work, value, and contribution. youtube.com/shorts/5fOat...

You are not your job. Build a portfolio life. I interviewed Jillian Reilly author of The Ten Permissions. It has an intriguing subtitle "Redefining the Rules of Adulting in the 21st Century. Discover the difference between "I can" and "I am" in this short on YouTube: youtube.com/shorts/nM1co...

Why are most people are afraid of their dreams? Agatha Akullu, creator of Read Us Africa shares her views on dreams and bringing change. An inspiring conversation I had in my Imaginize podcast a few days ago. youtube.com/shorts/Qo-f2...

A pleasure to see the Santons in Arles (traditional figurines) each year. Fun, colorful, thought-provoking. I wish everyone a new year full of discoveries and learning that we can share among us all.

Does anyone know the original artist for this painting? It on a santon display in Arles. Next to it (not visible here) is the famous Van Gogh painting of the broken bridge. So I’m assuming this is a « real » painting as well. Does anyone recognize it?

We had planned to go to Arles today to see the incredible santons always on display in December! We've seen them many years and written about them here: but it was too cold and rainy today :!( www.beyond.fr/themephotos/...