Tag Archives: New Technology

The New Criterion: William F. Buckley: ‘Who’s He: A Review of Snobbery The American Version’

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Rik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  “Joseph Epstein’s new book about snobbery1 ends up being a book about Joseph Epstein, which is perfectly okay—provided one is Joseph Epstein. Another’s book about snobbery, displaying the author’s biography, his likes and dislikes, suspicions, affections, affectations, … Continue reading →

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The Atlantic: Daniela Sherer- It’s Good To Be Rebel

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Ederik Schneider

Source: The New Democrat I start off this piece arguing that it’s good to be a rebel, but I would add as long as you’re doing it for the right reasons. For example, I wouldn’t recommend going to a country … Continue reading →

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Consensus 44: Oliver Wilson- Social Media: ‘Addictive, Frustrating But Here To Stay’

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Derik Schneider

Source:Consensus 44 “Social media: addictive, frustrating but here to stay.” I could leave it at what Oliver Wilson said in his blog post, but as a blogger myself I feel a duty to explain to my readers at least why … Continue reading →

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AlterNet: Bob Hennelly: ‘Watching Reality Luxury TV Is Killing America’s Economic Drive & Maybe Its Soul’

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Derik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat In the last 15-20 years or so with Generation X full coming of age and now with the Millennials coming of age as well, we’re seeing less religion and church going in America ( except deep in … Continue reading →

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The New Yorker: Will Storr: ‘How Millennials Became The Selfie Generation’

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Erik Schneider

Source: The New Democrat “We look at how society became fascinated with its own image, and try to find the truth behind selfie-taking. How Millennials Became the Selfie Generation | Annals of Obsession” From The New Yorker Just on a personal … Continue reading →

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Vanity Fair: David Friend- Monica Lewinsky Opens Up About The Year That Changed Politics & Her Life Forever

Posted on October 20, 2017 by kireschneider

Source:The Daily Review Looking back at it now twenty years later (think about that for a second) the difference between the 1960s especially the early 1960s with President John F. Kennedy and the 1990s with President William J. Clinton, has … Continue reading →

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The Atlantic: Derek Thompson: ‘What Makes Things Cool?’

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Ederik Schneider

Source:The Atlantic– Hum, maybe the word should be awesome, now? Source:The Daily Review  “Although trends might seem completely random, there are well-documented patterns to what becomes popular. A 20th century industrial designer, who created some of America’s most iconic looks, … Continue reading →

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