On empathy
Above, Susan Lanzoni on the aesthetic appreciation of the other. And, Ray Poynter on the five uses of market research.
Against meaning
Above, Bob Hoffman on familiarity over meaning. Also, Gabriella Paiella on the science of novelty. (See: wobbly jelly revival.)
Myth Museum
Above, RIP Ellen Havre Weis, whose museum treated ads as art. Also, Christoph Kebl on beauty, purity and endangered animals. Meanwhile, The Green Knight!
Cultural evolution
Above, Helena Miton on how cultural evolution works. (See: pedestriansism and biodiversity.) Also, Dr. Emily Contois on masculinity and food.
Sentiment over reason
Above, Elizabeth Cantalamessa, PhD on why democracy needs more love & imagination. Also, Shannon Mattern on changing the metaphor for cities.
My name is Peter Spear.
I am a brand listener in Hudson, New York.