Jean-Jacques Rousseau – Maurice Quentin de La Tour (1753). Public domain September 25, 2023 Explainer: the philosophy of Jean-Jacques Rousseau is profoundly contemporary Chris Fleming, Western Sydney University The ideas of Rousseau reflect many of our own deepest commitments and patterns of thought.
Rocca Calascio is a mountaintop fortress in the province of L'Aquila in Italy. It bears witness to the long relationship between humanity and mountains, and how natural landscapes are also culture ones. UNESCO November 14, 2022 Earth’s cathedrals: Europe’s mountains are cultural heritage, not just natural heritage Carla Bartolomucci, University of L'Aquila Often thought of as eternal, mountains are vulnerable to climate change and tourism. To protect them, they should be recognised for their cultural values, not just their natural characteristics.
Why is bullshit so harmful? Ted Eytan May 14, 2018 Why bullshit hurts democracy more than lies Michael Blake, University of Washington The bullshitter may do even more damage than the liar in politics.