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music1 year ago•8 min saved

"Beyoncé Makes History with 'Cowboy Carter' Album"

Beyoncé's album "Cowboy Carter" has sparked discussions about the place of Black musicians in country music while showcasing the artist's desire to break genre boundaries and follow her eccentric impulses. The album, a cosmic omnibus of reference points, features collaborations with Black Grand Ole Opry pioneer Linda Martell and nods to historical omissions in Nashville. Beyoncé's unconventional approach to blending country and blues tropes, along with her idiosyncratic themes, sets "Cowboy Carter" apart as a strong political statement and a testament to her determination to be a great artist.

via NPR|

#beyonce #country-music #cowboy-carter

science2 years ago•4 min saved

The Dark Side of Genius: Unraveling the Nobel Disease

Winning a Nobel Prize in the sciences can lead to a condition known as "Nobel Disease," characterized by hubris and unwarranted self-confidence. Some Nobel Laureates, such as William Shockley and Brian Josephson, have exhibited erratic behavior and pursued pseudoscience after their achievements. The pressures of fame and the pursuit of grand challenges can contribute to this phenomenon. While it is easy to mock these individuals, their eccentricity often accompanies brilliance, and the disease may be a side effect of greatness.

via Big Think|

#eccentricity #hubris #nobel-disease