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What is Extinction Rebellion ?

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What is Housing First ? May 18, 2022

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What is Housing First ?

The Housing First policy was thought out to combat homelessness. It emerged in the 1990s, first trialled by New York not-for-profit organisation Pathways to Housing. After the turn of the century, it picked up further momentum, gradually going on to become part of government policy in the United States and then elsewhere. It has also been championed by the European Commission, which has set itself an ambitious target of eradicating homelessness by 2030.

How does the model work? Are we saying it’s worked well then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is Extinction Rebellion ? May 17, 2022

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What is Extinction Rebellion ?

This environmental movement was created in England just a few years ago in October 2018, but quickly spread all across the world. Extinction Rebellion’s aim is to compel governments to take action against global warming and environmental collapse. It’s earned a reputation as a radical organisation, due to its disobedience and disruption tactics. But only using non-violent action is one of its key principles.

Also known as XR, Extinction Rebellion was born from a realisation that traditional protest methods were insufficient when it came to the environment crisis. These activists felt new methods and organisation forms were required, taking inspiration from other grassroots movements like Occupy, the American civil rights movement or the suffragettes.

What do they actually want in concrete terms? How did such a young movement get to be so rich and powerful? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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[RERUN] What is popcorn ? May 17, 2022

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Today, the Cannes Film Festival begins. For this occasion, we wanted to talk about the perfect snack to eat while watching a film.

What is popcorn ?

It’s not the most widely celebrated date on the calendar, but National Popcorn Day falls on January 19th each year.

Popcorn actually got some rare negative press recently, with France temporarily banning drinks and snacks from cinemas to protect against the spread of Covid-19.

Let’s take a few minutes to honour this iconic snack, which has become for many an essential part of going to the cinema over the years.

When did popcorn make its debut in cinemas then ? Are popcorn sales really profitable for cinemas ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is Dawson’s Creek? May 16, 2022

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What is Dawson’s Creek ?

If you were born in the 80s or 90s, the chances are you could be answering this question instead of me! Dawson’s Creek was a huge cult hit among millennials. It was pretty much the ultimate 90s teen series. It tells the lives of Dawson, Jen, Pacey and Joey, four teens living in the fictional town of Capeside. They were played by James Vanderbeck, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes respectively. The main character is Dawson, hence the name of the series, and his dream is to make it as a cinema director or scriptwriter. Both Joey and Jen are Dawson’s childhood friends, but Jen has only just reacquainted with him after moving to Cape Side from New York.

Why is it such a cult hit? What happened to all the lead actors afterwards? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is the Kintsugi philosophy?

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[RERUN] Who is Andy Warhol? May 15, 2022

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Who is Andy Warhol?

Ryan Murphy, the creator behind hit series such as Glee and American Horror Story, has now tackled a legendary figure of pop culture through his latest project. Docuseries The Andy Warhol Diaries went live on Netflix on the 9th of March. Viewers can explore the fascinating story of American artist Andy Warhol, a man who was certainly a leading figure in pop art, and is credited by many with inventing it. Active in the second half of the 20th century, he worked with many iconic celebrities, such as Michael Jackson and Marilyn Monroe, and left a lasting influence on the art industry, for better and for worse!

How would you describe Andy Warhol’s artwork? Is it true Warhol was obsessed with celebrity? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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[WOMEN'S DAY] What is Cinderella complex?

[WOMEN'S DAY] What is emotional labour?

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What is a bioregion? May 14, 2022

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What is a bioregion ?

All over the world, our administrative regions tend to have exclusive competencies, like running schools, public transport, professional training, economic development, fund management and land planning.

Areas are defined by political boundaries, rather than the ecological system where they’re situated. But in recent years, an environmental alternative has slowly been gaining ground; that of the bioregion.

We owe the concept to Americans Peter Berg and Judy Goldhaft. The radical environmentalists wanted to find harmony between the natural environment and our human culture. The term emerged in the 1960s and 70s in California.

Are we saying regions would no longer be divided by administration then ? So you’re saying everything is thought out according to nature right ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is fluxus? May 13, 2022

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What is fluxus ?

There are artistic movements which we’ve all heard of at least once, whether it be at school, in a museum or watching a cultural show on TV.

But at the same time, it can be difficult to define them, and that’s why we’re here to help. Today we’re going to shed light on a 1960s anti-art movement known as fluxus.

What anti-art is ? And how does that relate to the fluxus movement ? So what are the main works from the fluxus movement ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is de-extinction?

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What is mirror work? May 12, 2022

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What is mirror work ?

It’s not easy to learn to love yourself and have good self-esteem. But here’s the good news: it is possible to work at it. That’s the main premise behind positive psychology and personal development at least. One particular new thought method from the United States has gained a significant following; it’s known as mirror work.

Who invented mirror work then ? And what does the method consist of? But how can saying things to a mirror improve my self-confidence ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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