David Boles: Human Meme David Boles
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This Human Meme podcast is the inflection point for what it means to live a life of knowing. We are in the critical moment of human induction. David Boles is a writer, publisher, teacher, lyricist and author living and working in New York City. He has dedicated his life to founding the irrevocable aesthetic. Be a Human Meme!
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Broadway's Adaptation Addiction: Is Originality Dead on Stage?
The allure of adapting familiar films into stage spectacles is manifold. Foremost, it guarantees an audience, a beacon for investors navigating the tempestuous seas of theatrical productions. Moreover, the cinematic blueprint provides a narrative scaffolding from which creators can craft musical marvels, easing the burden of birthing a story from the ether. This path of least resistance, however, steers us into murky waters, where the sirens of economic security might drown out the calls for bold innovation.
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From Ashes to Action: The Legacy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and Its Lessons for Today
In the heart of Manhattan, at 2329 Washington Place, near Washington Square, on the New York University (NYU) campus, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, bustling with young immigrant workers—mostly women—caught fire. The factory occupied the top floors of the Asch Building, and when the fire erupted, it was swift and merciless. Flames engulfed the cramped workrooms, fed by piles of fabric and paper patterns. With exits locked to prevent theft and keep workers at their stations, escape routes were limited to a few inadequate fire escapes and elevators that soon failed as the fire spread. The result was horrifying: 146 workers perished, either consumed by flames or plunging to their deaths in a desperate attempt to escape.
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Defending Helen Keller: Debunking Myths and Championing Disability Rights
In recent times, the remarkable legacy of Helen Keller has been clouded by a surge of skepticism and misinformation, particularly on social media platforms where her achievements are unjustly labeled as fabrications. Our conversation seeks to shine a light on the truth, offering a robust defense of Keller's accomplishments and the significant impact she had on disability rights and beyond.
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Selective Mutism and the Moment of Understanding
06Selective Mutism is a complex childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a child's inability to speak in certain social situations, such as at school or in the community, despite being able to speak comfortably in more familiar settings, like at home with family. This condition transcends the idea of mere shyness or a wilful refusal to speak; it is deeply rooted in extreme social anxiety.
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Cat Heads in Space! Episode 26: Great Kitty Litter Catastrophe
In the vast, litter-strewn corridors of the cosmos, our feline crew faces a crisis of unprecedented scale. The Kitty Litter Recycling Machine, a marvel of feline engineering, has ceased to function. We find our heroes in a state of... discomfort.
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Exploring the Soul of the Blues: Legends, Evolution, and Future Insights
The blues emerged in the late 19th century, rooted in the African American experience in the Deep South of the United States. It was born out of African musical traditions, spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts, and chants. These elements fused together, forming the foundation of what we now recognize as the blues. However, the journey from these rudimentary forms to the genre's establishment is a story of resilience, creativity, and the human condition's complexity.