Word: interestingness
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Ask any tyke on the playground what a fairy tale is, and any of the following phrases might turn up: princesses, singing mice, mermaids, fairy godmothers. Fairy tales are defined by magic, which is why Kurt Scwhitters’ clever but often unimaginative book “Lucky Hans and...
I bet you never thought you could like Mike Tyson. Fallen pugilist who destroyed his career, convicted rapist—not to mention an ear-biting demon in the ring—Tyson has a bad rap. Societal mores of compassion advocate human understanding in the face of seriously bad...
But I'm not sure this is such a bad thing. There's a reason we tell our kids they're special and can do anything they want. A monolithic culture that puts a ceiling on personal expectations isn't very interesting. One that celebrates differences and self-expression tolerates...
Amidst the worst financial crisis in a generation, the chief executive of one of the world’s largest banks will address Harvard Business School graduates. In a press release issued earlier this week, school officials announced that James L. Dimon—chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase?...
In light of the administration’s decision, we strongly urge University Hall to take necessary steps to minimize the negative effects of canceling a “January Experience.” One important step would be for the deans to rigorously follow up on their promise to...