We live in a remix culture. What does that mean for us? I'm interested in how electronic music has changed society's relationship to music, from both a musical performance and writing standpoint, and a cultural standpoint.
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posted by baniak
on Jan 6, 2012 -
11 answers
This
video of 'Departure' by Crystal Stilts seems to be comprised completely of documentary footage from the May '68 student uprising in Paris. However, there are a few shots in the video that are almost too 'perfect', specifically shots 4, 5 and 7, and I am wondering if they are in fact taken from a movie made at the time. If so, what film would that be? For some inexplicable reason I really need to know this.
posted by Phlegmco(tm)
on Dec 27, 2011 -
3 answers
Cross-cultural daters, how different is flirting across (very distinct) cultures? Please tell me about your experiences with
culture flirt shock.
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posted by stroke_count
on Dec 22, 2011 -
7 answers
In the past Fimoculous has aggregated year-end "best of" lists for many different aspects of culture, such as music, movies, architecture, games, websites, you name it. According to
his Twitter feed, though, he's done with this practice. So how to fill the void? What's your year-end-list aggregator of choice?
posted by Phatty Lumpkin
on Dec 13, 2011 -
7 answers
Mediterranean Getaway for New Year's Weekend? Morocco or Barcelona or Istanbul or Athens or... argh!
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posted by rokusan
on Dec 8, 2011 -
7 answers
I'm looking for data on public opinion varying across countries, particularly from folks who claim the same affiliation-- say, "progressive", or "socialist"-- but turn out to believe different things depending on the country they're living in.
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posted by ibmcginty
on Dec 5, 2011 -
1 answer
My husband has been offered an excellent new jon in Wales. We are from Minneapolis, MN. I am curious: what does it mean to be from/live in Wales?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 4, 2011 -
41 answers
F. Scott FitzgeraldFilter: "Everyone's youth is a dream, a form of chemical madness." I've seen this quote attributed to F. Scott. Did he actually say it?
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posted by toomuchkatherine
on Nov 28, 2011 -
4 answers
I'm in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. What are some fun activities and places I can visit? Also where can I shop for cheap, good quality clothing?
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posted by naskar
on Nov 23, 2011 -
11 answers
My
husband and I would like to go to New Orleans, LA in March, 2012. We're fairly laid back and not huge into the tourism craziness that I tend to associate with NOLA. It is possible to go to The Big Easy and, well, have a chill time?
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posted by two lights above the sea
on Nov 18, 2011 -
30 answers
Good news everyone! I'm wasting an Ask on the term for hearing things in Professor Farnsworth's voice.
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posted by AmandaA
on Nov 17, 2011 -
6 answers
I'm going to be getting a tattoo or two within the next few months. However, I'm also going to Japan at some point next year to live there for 2+ years. What all should I know?
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posted by DisreputableDog
on Nov 12, 2011 -
13 answers
Is there something like TWoP for Broadway Shows?
I'm looking for a resource like Television Without Pity for Broadway shows - something that will give a reader an in-depth plot synopsis sufficient to formulate a rough opinion (or fake one's way through conversations about the plays if someone hasn't actually seen them).
posted by mccn
on Oct 26, 2011 -
2 answers
Londoners, I want to know about events listings websites, promoter and venue Facebook pages, curated blogs, web forums, and whatever else is out there to find out what's going on in this town in music/arts/culture in general.
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posted by PercussivePaul
on Oct 23, 2011 -
8 answers
For an article on culture and privacy, I'm looking for sources to discuss the "new" privacy, specifically as to how the internet and reality-TV culture have changed what constitutes privacy. I'm hitting a wall at Google, and HelpAReporter has not yet helped. Sources and suggestions, dear MeFites? Many thanks.
posted by cyndigo
on Oct 20, 2011 -
9 answers
Complete Parmesan cheeses in Milan, bicycle wheel sized paella pans in Barcelona...what are some other products considered everyday enough to be stocked in a particular country or region's supermarkets - yet which would be considered very unusual elsewhere?
posted by rongorongo
on Oct 16, 2011 -
37 answers
This insider perspective on the management culture at Google and Amazon by Steve Yegge is absolutely fascinating and educational. Where else can I get information like this on the culture of various software organizations?
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posted by unmodern
on Oct 15, 2011 -
7 answers
What do the Japanese find "wacky" or bizarre about American/Western culture? Not looking for negative stereotypes, more "WTF??" moments of hilarious cultural untranslatablility.
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posted by evilcupcakes
on Oct 11, 2011 -
39 answers
I reliably get asked, by puzzled, well-meaning people, what makes me opt out of popular culture. How do I reframe the conversation so that it's clear that I never opted
in?
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posted by Nomyte
on Sep 28, 2011 -
86 answers
Soon my long distance sweetheart from Fiji will be coming to visit me for at least 6 months. Help me mitigate her Culture Shock, find familiar food/movies/etc for her, and communicate with her better while we navigate a cross-cultural, cross-ethnic relationship.
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posted by DetonatedManiac
on Sep 27, 2011 -
2 answers
Commitment ceremonies: how do you do them? Particularly - how do you explain the idea to family?
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posted by divabat
on Sep 22, 2011 -
29 answers
My friend is planning on shaving her head before travelling for a year through Russia/China/Eastern Europe. Will she run into cultural difficulties because of this?
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posted by Silentgoldfish
on Sep 18, 2011 -
15 answers
I'm looking for classroom games and activities on the subject of culture and identity.
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posted by ORthey
on Sep 17, 2011 -
2 answers
I'm wondering about what measures can be taken to increase gender diversity in male-dominated workplaces. For women who work in male-dominated fields - how did your company's culture contribute to creating an appealing work environment for you? What can be done to build and foster this kind of culture?
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posted by remixnine
on Sep 11, 2011 -
25 answers
What to say or how to respond to people who are obsessed with having light features?
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posted by raztaj
on Sep 6, 2011 -
23 answers
How can I make the most of my time in Northwest London to understand Indian culture, cuisine, customs?
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posted by dougrayrankin
on Sep 5, 2011 -
5 answers
Which grad schools in the Bay Area are open to interdisciplinary approaches, especially with regards to creativity & sexuality?
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posted by divabat
on Aug 31, 2011 -
8 answers
I'm looking for recommendations for books related to the philosophy of education, especially those related to multicultural approaches to education or foreign language instruction.
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posted by one little who
on Aug 4, 2011 -
12 answers
What cultural differences from the U.S. that should I be aware of and practice while living in China for a year?
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posted by melizabeth
on Jul 30, 2011 -
12 answers
My father unexpectedly passed away last weekend from a heart attack. I am not religious. Part of my family, and most of our community of friends & extended family, are. Help me navigate the religious talk without either going on the defensive, or being complacent.
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posted by raztaj
on Jul 20, 2011 -
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Who goes to harness racing (a.k.a. horse buggies, trotters), and why? A friend compared it to speed walking, lots of activity but still pretty darned slow. Is it simply something else to bet on or is there something wonderful or at least interesting about the sport that I'm missing?
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posted by brynnwood
on Jul 4, 2011 -
16 answers
I've often heard it mentioned that life in the USA in the 1950s was 'innocent'. I get a vague understanding of this of course; family values were high, conservatism was the norm, morality was almost Victorian etc., but what exactly does 'innocence' mean when used to describe a society at large, 1950s USA in particular?
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posted by Senza Volto
on Jun 12, 2011 -
67 answers
Any recommendations for a school for an adult woman over 50 in Italy this July? Language and or art and or music and or cooking. Florence? elsewhere? Michelangelo school in Florence?
posted by Yayita
on Jun 7, 2011 -
5 answers
I'm an American moving to Ireland for a temporary, six-month assignment. How do I fit in and understand the work culture to ensure I'm successful?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 1, 2011 -
9 answers
