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Aesthetics
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Video Games, Movies & Violence
Yet another look at censoring violent video games and movies.
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The Expert’s Ear: Expertise And Aesthetic Judgments
Do objective standards in art exist? Are experts in the best position to recognize these standards because they appreciate work conducted within their domain of expertise?
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Pop music is getting sadder and more emotionally ambiguous
Research finds songs in an increasingly minor key of life.
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Politics & Alternative Reality Fiction
A look at political narratives as alternative reality science fiction.
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Is Photorealistic Drawing Art?
A look at whether photorealistic works are art or not.
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Art and the Limits of Neuroscience
"(...) engagement with a work of art is a bit like engagement with another person in conversation; and a work of art itself can be usefully compared with a humorous gesture or a joke."
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Game of Thrones: Fantasy & Evil
A look at evil in fantasy, within the context of Game of Thrones.
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Photos & Memories
An examination of physical photos and digital images in the context of memories.
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The Optimistic Directive
A philosophical look at Neal Stephenson's push for optimistic science fiction.
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DIY Art
An examination of the notion of Do It Yourself art.
