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Books
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Budding Rivalry of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

A person's tennis reflects innate nature and background, formed by countless small decisions and revealed only through competition against a rival.
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

Every Sucker for Himself: How 'Slap Shot' Cut to the Soul of the American Character

The 1970s inspired a rebellious spirit among youth, characterized by a willingness to break rules against the backdrop of societal change.
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

I wanted to hyphenate my last names once married. I realized it'd be incredibly offensive.

Khorey represented a lot of family history. It also belonged to me. My grandparents on the Khorey side had married across immigrant groups.
Relationships
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

The Family Fallout of DNA Surprises

Genetic testing reveals unexpected parentage for many Americans, impacting relationships and sparking a quest for identity.
Arts
fromBOOOOOOOM!
3 days ago

Artist Spotlight: Heejo Kim

Heejo Kim's artwork explores identity and existence through relationships, highlighting interconnectedness while employing ambiguity in the depiction of her figures.
#photography
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Poem of the week: Search Engine: Notes from the North Korean-Chinese-Russian Border by Suji Kwock Kim

Loss of connection and identity amid historical and personal conflict is powerfully expressed.
Mobile UX
fromMedium
1 week ago

How generative AI is forcing me to rethink my entire UX/UI process

Generative AI can produce design options quickly, creating a challenge to traditional design identity and satisfaction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Dining across the divide: It was like a communist interrogation'

Michael emphasized that the government's primary responsibility is to care for its citizens, arguing that migration should benefit those already living in the country. He expressed concerns that unchecked mass migration does not meet this criterion, pointing out how his journey as a legal immigrant from Canada shapes his views on immigration policy.
Left-wing politics
#art-exhibition
#trauma
Mental health
fromBustle
1 week ago

There Are 6 Types Of People-Pleasers. Which Are You?

People pleasers develop their traits as a protective strategy, often rooted in their upbringing and social experiences.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Hulu debuts trailer for Native American folklore-based true-crime documentary 'Blood & Myth'

Hulu's 'Blood & Myth' explores a chilling true crime story interwoven with Native American mythology and personal identity.
Writing
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Stefano Maroni Reflects on Culture, Career and the Craft of Careful Writing

Stefano Maroni is an influential Italian-American writer recognized for his poetic reflections on identity and the American experience.
fromForbes
1 week ago

5 Steps To Build A Killer Personal Brand

A strong personal brand showcases your unique identity, tells your story, and draws the right opportunities to your career or business. It helps you build trust and attract the right opportunities.
Marketing
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

Lawrence Meju's Collaged Realities: A Visual Journal in Layers | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Lagos-based artist builds vivid, textured collages that feel like tiny, self-contained worlds, chronicling life through a visual journal.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

That Alien, Sound review super-kooky indie comedy puts sound-wave ET in woman's body

The alien conceit starts to make more sense in terms of a strangeness in his partner he feels threatened by, and the new identity she is seeking.
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

mgk Thinks He Might Be Half-Alien

Age is questioned and existence of personal memories is uncertain.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

"The Corn Woman, Her Husband, and Their Child," by Annie Proulx

Jaron's discontent with Zilpha's sandwich-making reflects deeper issues in their relationship, revealing Jaron's complex feelings about class and domesticity in his marriage.
Relationships
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why your employees are actively resisting AI in the workplace (and what to do about it)

Identity is shaped by various shifting internal and external factors, influenced by societal changes and the introduction of AI into the workforce.
fromHackernoon
4 years ago

From Jock to VP: Using Your Sports Experience to Build a Career | HackerNoon

The washed up jock stereotype often reflects a reality where athletes struggle to find purpose after sports.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

How Bollywood's lens on Kashmir has changed DW 08/09/2025

"Are we here or not? If we are, where and if not, where have we gone? If we exist, for whom and when? Sir... were we ever there, or never at all?" This powerful dialogue from 'Haider' captures the existential questions surrounding the identity and presence of Kashmiris amid conflict.
Film
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How Accurate Are Your Memories of Your Own Life?

The concept of childhood amnesia affects how much we retain of early life memories.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I'm carrying survivor's guilt': Raymond Antrobus on growing up deaf

Antrobus explains that his father's insults were tied to his father's insecurities, reflecting a damaging struggle with identity marked by racism and family dynamics.
Writing
Chicago
fromColossal
1 week ago

'Speak of the Devil' Conjures the World of Twin Sisters Haylie and Sydnie Jimenez

Speak of the Devil showcases ceramic and mixed-media artworks by twins Haylie and Sydnie Jimenez, focusing on themes of community and identity.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Gazza, family ties & a kiss from Clough - why we love our clubs

Supporting a football club fosters community and a shared identity, offering connection in an increasingly lonely world.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Does Losing a Loved One Change Who You Are?

Life after the loss of a longtime partner requires significant adjustments in self-perception, impacting identity and creating a process of becoming anew.
Mindfulness
Music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Mal Blum: The Villain

Mal Blum's album 'The Villain' reframes villainy and masculinity through a trans lens, challenging stereotypes and societal notions of gender.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Promethea review a stylishly creepy supernatural drama you'll want to binge

Visual appeal of French characters in drama captivates attention away from narrative mysteries.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Breaking Free: AI and the End of Work as Our Identity

Society equates identity with jobs, compelling individuals to prioritize productivity and titles over personal fulfillment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Names by Florence Knapp audiobook review a Sliding Doors-style debut

In the novel, Cora grapples with naming her son amidst an abusive relationship, noting that the syllables in her husband's name land with a downward thud.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

A Brooklyn Renter's Odyssey

Evie Cavallo’s hero's journey begins with an impending eviction, reminiscent of pandemic upheavals, forcing her to confront her reality and identity amidst absurdity.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Great Eastern Hotel by Ruchir Joshi review a panoramic view of India in flux

Kolkata, as a significant historical ruin, reflects the narrative's exploration of identity and politics in post-colonial India.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Bringing Back the Presidential Fitness Test Is a Good Idea. There's Just One Problem.

Reintroducing the Presidential Fitness Test aims to encourage children's physical activities, as it represented a chance for self-discovery for some.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Brendan Fraser finds unexpected purpose in Tokyo in the trailer for 'Rental Family'

In 'Rental Family,' Brendan Fraser plays an American who takes a job with a Japanese rental family agency, leading him to explore the complexities of identity and connection.
Film
Business
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

America can't afford to forget how to make things

"Made in the USA" remains a significant concept, reflecting identity and connection to the manufacturing process despite trends toward convenience and global sourcing.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I just graduated from college. I feel pressured to travel or live a glamorous life in my 20s, but all I want is stability.

Redefining adventure in postgrad life includes creating a personal identity rather than succumbing to social media pressures.
Music
fromAnOther
3 weeks ago

20 Questions with Lizzo

Lizzo embodies self-love and cultural transformation through her art, lifestyle, and personal philosophy.
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

25 Years Later, Paul Verhoeven's Most Underrated Sci-Fi Movie Is Better Than You Remember

Hollow Man presents themes of ambition, identity, and societal issues through the story of an invisible scientist succumbing to his darker instincts.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
3 weeks ago

Two Become One: Dave Franco, Alison Brie, and Michael Shanks on "Together" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Couple experiences horrific transformation after drinking from a mysterious well, questioning the nature of their love.
#race
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Mayday, mayday! How will Nigeria and Nigerians survive now Kemi Badenoch has cut us adrift? | Nels Abbey

Badenoch claims to no longer identify as Nigerian despite her heritage.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago
Social justice

"An Unashamed Proposal," by Kiran Desai

Navigating complex social dynamics, Sunny and Ulla confront their own biases while discussing issues of race, identity, and privilege in their neighborhood.
fromItsnicethat
2 weeks ago

Home is what you make it: Yuhan Cheng's photo diary reinvents belonging

The fleeting yet visceral memories Yuhan shared with people they met and the places they came to root in are captured in the dusky, softly fading tones of Kodak Portra 400 and Ultramax.
Photography
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

You Aren't a Product of the 5 People You Spend Time With

You're not the average of five people, you're the result of what you build purpose around.
Mindfulness
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Tommy Genesis : Genesis

GENESIS marks a significant shift in Tommy Genesis' music, showcasing introspective themes of rejection, identity, and the pressures of public life.
Women
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

My name is not common. I still correct people in work emails when they get it wrong.

Misspelling names in communication is seen as disrespectful and frustrating, particularly for individuals with unique names.
fromsilive
2 weeks ago

35 ways to tell if you're a real Staten Islander

A true Staten Islander screams at other drivers for breaking the same traffic laws they do, showing both self-awareness and a humorous twist on local driving culture.
New York City
Relationships
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Kiran Desai on Life with Her Characters

Sunny and Ulla's relationship explores cross-cultural dynamics against the backdrop of privilege, fate, and societal pressures in modern America.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

I no longer identify as Nigerian, Badenoch says

Kemi Badenoch no longer identifies as Nigerian and has not renewed her passport since the early 2000s, feeling her home is in the UK.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Preamble to the West

"It's natural to want to lie when you look in the mirror, see you are naked down to the crimes. Let me tell you, honey, truth is the harmony your song has been missing."
Portland
Relationships
fromDaily Mom magazine
3 weeks ago

Unique Traditions In Families: Fun Ideas To Start In The Everyday Moments

Family traditions create a sense of belonging and strengthen relationships, offering stability and excitement through shared memories and unique legacies.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

I Signed the Petition

The documentary reveals the internal struggle of a Palestinian man after signing a petition supporting a cultural boycott of Israel, prompting feelings of self-doubt and anxiety.
Film
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

My Mom Said 7 Cryptic Words To Me On Her Deathbed. Here's What I Finally Realized Later.

"I'm done. Make this dying happen." This command from my mother represents a moment of acceptance, a powerful statement of her readiness to let go of life and her suffering.
Mental health
fromTODAY.com
4 weeks ago

176 Unisex Baby Names To Consider For Your Child

Unisex names empower children to define themselves and dismantle gender stereotypes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I don't identify with my country's values anymore. Is this citizenship insecurity'?

"Citizenship insecurity captures the depth of that unraveling, not necessarily imminent danger but no longer recognizing America, or trusting its values."
US politics
fromBig Think
4 weeks ago

How the illusion of self shapes your reality

The sense that we are a solid entity, an unchanging entity that exists someplace in our body and takes ownership of our body, and even ownership of our brain rather than being identical to our brain, that is where the illusion lies.
Philosophy
Boston Celtics
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Tom Court on his Lions memories, making a return in red and how much he misses rugby and Ireland

Tom Court reflects on the significance of his heritage and journey as a former prop.
fromCreativeApplications.Net
4 weeks ago

Histolysis - Pulsing in peristaltic rhythms

Histolysis is a kinetic installation that explores transformation and identity through nonhuman systems characterized by continuous reconfiguration and potential.
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

The Drive to Win and the Struggle to Feel

"We work so hard for something that is so fleeting. The feeling of winning-it just doesn't last that long. When I sit back at the end of the year and reflect on things, I have a deep sense of gratitude, but it just doesn't satisfy."
Mental health
Books
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

A young woman is caught between worlds in 'The Tiny Things Are Heavier'

Reading immigrant novels reveals the complexities of home, guilt, and identity in the context of migration and belonging.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Growing up, I called myself Chinese. A high school project helped me understand the difference.

Ginny Wu moved to Taiwan to grow her career and connect with her Taiwanese heritage after living in Southern California.
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

An Exploration of Social Categories and Essentialism

Essentialism is the belief that members of a category share an inherent and immutable essence or core that distinguishes them from non-members (Gelman, 2003). Most people, for example, believe that living things are fundamentally different from non-living things.
Miscellaneous
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 weeks ago

A Philosopher Looks at Clothes by Kate Moran is engaging and unpretentious - we need more philosophy books like this

Clothes have significant philosophical implications beyond their practical functions, influencing identity, ethics, and aesthetics.
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

This classy rebrand breathes new life into 500-year-old brand

Re-crafting and optimising the crest was a must, but establishing a more cinematic and inviting tone was key to appealing to today's audience.
Design
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Amid fragile ceasefire, violence in southern Syria brings Druze communities' complex cross-border ties to the fore

A fragile ceasefire in southern Syria was reached on July 19, 2025, after violent clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

"Rift"

Amid the chaos of life, moments of beauty and resilience emerge, such as the great blue heron stretching its wings or the pianist preparing to play.
Writing
Philosophy
fromAeon
1 month ago

After independence, Mexico was in search of identity. These paintings offered a blueprint | Aeon Videos

José María Velasco's landscape paintings address the question of Mexican identity through the blending of European and Indigenous influences.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My 2-year-old grandson died at the peak of my career. His death made me realize all my business success meant nothing.

"The irony wasn't lost on me. Here I was, producing a documentary about mothers who had overcome adversity to find success, and I was suddenly facing one of my greatest adversities."
Mindfulness
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

I'm Married But Never Wanted To Have Sex. A Single Word From My Therapist Changed Everything.

Asexuality is a spectrum where individuals may experience varying levels of sexual attraction or none at all.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Thought I Got Divorced Because My Wife Is Gay. Now I'm Learning It All Might've Been a Huge Lie.

The ex-wife may have been deceptive about her sexuality, possibly due to uncertainty in her attractions.
fromwww.courant.com
1 month ago

Book Review: Algospeak' shows just how much social media is changing us

Social media creates new identities in order to commodify them, with decisions curated under personalization, designed primarily for profit. Language shifts reflect these changes.
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

To Be Young, Gifted, and Black at Fenway

I have a recurring dream about my father and me, one of the few welcome dreams I have about him. We're both in our late thirties, though he's fitter than I remember him ever being. We're at Fenway, out in the right-field bleachers, several rows behind Ted Williams's red seat.
Boston Red Sox
fromDefector
1 month ago

Will A Will Ever Become A Bill? | Defector

The transition from Will to Bill signifies a deeper identity change for those named William.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Friend Embarrassed Me at School. How I Got Him Back Is Still the Stuff of Legend.

The experience of young love in a gay Catholic academy during the 1980s illustrates the challenges of identity and acceptance amidst a culture of homophobia.
SF LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Billy Joel Is One of History's Most Popular Musicians. So Why Do So Many of Us Hate Him?

The first music you hate is as significant as the first music you love.
Music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The most gothic and thrilling Lady Gaga kicks off a new tour in Las Vegas, turning her life into an opera

Lady Gaga's Mayhem tour is a reflection of her artistic evolution and connection with fans.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Railway Children review a real steam train is the spectacular star

The Railway Children is an engaging adaptation with impressive stagecraft that captures childhood adventures amidst a picturesque steam railway backdrop.
Humor
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Aging Millennial's Guide to Summer

Aging brings discomfort in personal identity and societal expectations, especially around relationships.
Philosophy
fromAeon
1 month ago

Moving from Tibet to Beijing, Drolma reconciles big dreams with harsh realities | Aeon Videos

Drolma, a Tibetan singer, navigates the challenges of adapting to life in Beijing while striving to share her culture globally.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Putting on my wedding ring made me look like an adult. Taking it off 12 years later made me finally feel like one.

Embracing one's path is more important than societal symbols like wedding rings for validation of adulthood.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF Playhouse & Z Space presents: "Home?" World Premiere (Aug. 9)

"Home? transcends politics to connect on a deeply human level. [It] is Ayoub's most vulnerable and personal work yet - a story she has lived, shaped and now tells with humor and courage."
Film
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF Playhouse & Z Space presents: "Home?" World Premiere (Final Night)

"Home? transcends politics to connect on a deeply human level. [It] is Ayoub's most vulnerable and personal work yet - a story she has lived, shaped and now tells with humor and courage."
SF music
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