"A series of prominent British artists, cartoonists and illustrators have pledged to create artworks in British asylum centres after Robert Jenrick, the UK’s immigration minister, ordered Home Office staff to destroy murals designed to create a welcoming atmosphere at a UK detention centre."
Robert Jenrick ordered Home Office staff to censor art created to soothe asylum-seeking children, charity boss says
I will call down seven stars
that I may give each a secret.
To the first: my name for you in silence.
To the second: a metalwork flower.
To the third: a cat-eyed smile.
to the fourth: a verse without rhyme.
To the fifth: patience.
To the sixth: comfortable nothings.
To the seventh: some final ending.
I will call down seven stars for you
and circle them 'round your head in a crown.
Really enjoyed the latest #hiddenbrain pod, on which Dacher Keltner talks about happiness generated on “awe walks.” I didn’t call it that, but started sharing pics from these kinds of walks early in pandemic. These are all from March-May 2020. Keep an eye out for things that are beautiful, thought-provoking and catch your attention.
#walking #photography #awe #nyc
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?i=1000601943421
I just finished watching a podcast episode of Hidden Brain titled, "Who's in your inner circle". I learned there's studies that show economic connectedness is a much more powerful predictor of success in life than parental income, status, race, etc.
Basically, if people have the opportunity to be connected to others of means, that increases their chances of getting exposure to the very opportunities that can pull them out of a disadvantageous economic situation.
This got me thinking, what if the solution to rising income inequality is free post-secondary education? You would have individuals of similar economic status, barring parental wealth, connecting with each other and sharing perspectives and contacts. All while learning useful skills that translate to higher paid careers and even more opportunities.
Those who have come from a lower income bracket and have been educated are more likely to maintain connections to where they come from, thereby exposing even more lower income individuals to opportunities that they would otherwise not have.
Free post-secondary education (at least for undergrad degrees) very realistically could ease the rising wealth inequality, despite its apparent cost. It's more like an investment with great returns both at an economic and societal level. Many countries already have free post-secondary education. Why not Canada and the US?
#FreeEducation #IncomeInequality #University #PostSecondary #HiddenBrain #Podcast #Canada