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Interviews with successful executives and top corporate culture influencers.
AI Music and the Question of Human Creativity. AI-Generated.
Music has always been one of humanity’s deepest forms of expression. It is sound organized in time; rhythm, melody, harmony, but that definition barely scratches the surface. Music carries emotion, memories, and meaning. It can tell stories and connect strangers through shared feeling. When people talk about music having “soul,” they usually mean that it resonates emotionally, that it feels human. But what exactly gives music its soul? Is it the intention of the creator, the imperfections of performance, or simply the reaction of the listener? These questions become even more complicated in the age of AI music.
By Thorne Empireabout a month ago in Journal
Writer Tries to Fact-Check Snopes, and Fails Epically
Commentary We live in the age of misinformation. There’s no way to deny it or to avoid it. As the Internet opens its users to a myriad of vital information, it has also exposed them to hyper-partisanship, ideological rants, and outright lies that some Internet sites offer. The situation has gotten so bad that even mainstream media outlets (print, broadcast and the Internet) have been affected by the misinformation propagated by numerous ideological and fake news sites.
By Dean Traylorabout a month ago in Journal
Personal Journey . AI-Generated.
In a small town named Luma, nestled between tall mountains and clear rivers, lived a young girl named Aira. Aira was known for her wild imagination and unyielding curiosity. She spent her days exploring the woods, talking to animals, and dreaming of worlds beyond the stars. Her favorite daydream was about finding a portal that would take her to a different place, maybe even a different time.
By Hamad Afridi about a month ago in Journal
Dr. Ioan Răzvan Șuteu: Romanian Veterinarians Rescue Injured and Abandoned Animals Across Wartime Ukraine
Dr. Ioan Răzvan Șuteu is a Romanian veterinary surgeon and founder of the Spay and Neuter for Hope Mobile Clinic. Since the full-scale invasion began in 2022, he has supported animals affected by the war in Ukraine, including early work at the Romania–Ukraine border, preparing documents so families could cross with pets. He joins periodic campaigns in multiple Ukrainian cities, operating on hundreds of animals. His primary focus is controlling stray dog and cat populations through spaying and neutering, while also treating war-related injuries. He collaborates with international networks, including World Wide Vets, and independent partners in the field on an ongoing basis.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsenabout a month ago in Journal
Voices From A War We Can’t Ignore. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
I, Thorne Empire, never set out to write war songs. I set out to tell the truth as I see it; from across the ocean, watching a country bleed in real time. My songs supporting Ukraine weren’t written for attention. They were written because the invasion demanded a response. Because the lies, corruption, and brutality coming from Russia need to be named. Plainly. Brutally.
By Thorne Empire2 months ago in Journal
Serhii Gromov, Ukraine’s Peace Museum in Kyiv: UN Peacekeeping History, and the Žepa Legacy Amid War
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Milana Olefirenko Bennett (Translator English-Ukrainian) Ukraine’s Peace Museum in Kyiv, founded by former UN peacekeeper Serhii Gromov, documents the country’s contributions to international peacekeeping missions since the early 1990s. Through personal archives, mission artifacts, flags, and correspondence, the museum highlights deployments in the former Yugoslavia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Angola, and beyond. A central narrative focuses on the 1995 Žepa operation, which Ukrainian accounts credit with saving thousands of civilians. Operating during Russia’s ongoing invasion, the museum presents a paradox: a peace institution functioning in wartime. Its mission is both archival and aspirational, asserting Ukraine’s identity as a peace-contributing nation while enduring active conflict.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen2 months ago in Journal
If God Is Not Physically Here, How Are We Supposed to Have a Relationship With Him?
If God is not physically standing in front of us… if we cannot see Him, hear Him audibly, or sit across from Him at a table… then how are we supposed to have a real relationship with Him?
By Sound and Spirit2 months ago in Journal
Amar Bhujbal and the Quiet Architecture of Digital Work. AI-Generated.
In the expanding landscape of digital work in India, much of the attention often settles on influencers, entrepreneurs, or technology founders. Less visible are the professionals who build and maintain the structure behind online presence. Among them is Amar Bhujbal, born on 6 October 1996 in India, whose career as a social media manager reflects a broader shift in how communication and identity are shaped in the digital age.
By Amar Bhujbal2 months ago in Journal
Are You Going to Hell for Being Gay?
If someone came up to me and asked, “Does being gay mean I’m going to hell?” I would not answer quickly. That question usually comes from fear. It comes from someone who is not trying to argue, but who is honestly worried about their soul.
By Sound and Spirit2 months ago in Journal
Uliana Poltavets on Ukraine: Drones, Blackouts, and Attacks on Health Care
Uliana Poltavets, MS, is the International Advocacy and Ukraine Program Coordinator at Physicians for Human Rights. She focuses on documenting attacks on health care in Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion and supporting accountability work. Before joining PHR, she spent roughly a decade strengthening Ukraine’s civil society. Poltavets’ advocacy highlights how drone strikes on hospitals, ambulance targeting, and attacks on energy infrastructure disrupt clinical services, strain health workers, and endanger vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, people with disabilities, and older adults. Her work links open-source verification, partner reporting, and hospital testimony into usable evidence for investigators, courts, and public decision-makers worldwide.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen2 months ago in Journal
Scott Silverman, Ed.D. on What Makes a Jewish Community—and How It Survives Conflict
Scott Silverman, EdD, is Dean of Noncredit & External Programs at Santa Monica College, where he leads adult education, workforce training, and community partnerships that broaden access beyond traditional credit pathways. He designs programs for older adults, career re-entry learners, and working professionals, pairing analytical forecasting with student development and engagement. A teacher and public speaker, he also mentors higher-education staff on program design, training, and service. Known for clear communication, he emphasizes in-person connection while using hybrid tools strategically. His career path was sparked by an early mentor in student affairs, turning curiosity into a commitment to community learning. Scott has been a Hebrew School teacher, youth group advisor and Hillel Director, and has been a co-founder and board member for several nonprofit organizations.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen2 months ago in Journal
