All articles tagged with #perspectives
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Ken Burns' 'American Revolution' series on PBS broadens the historical narrative by including voices of women, Native Americans, and Black people, who were initially excluded from the founding ideals of equality in the Declaration of Independence.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Financial Times
The war on drugs is witnessing a shift in tactics, according to experts. With a focus on broadening perspectives, global subject matter experts are offering timely insights and opinions on the matter. The article discusses the changing strategies in the fight against drugs, highlighting the need for new approaches and perspectives to address the issue effectively.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Mad in America
A recent study published in the Journal of Mental Health highlights the increasing diversity and richness of models used to understand mental health. The study identified 34 distinct models categorized into five groups: biological, psychological, social, consumer, and cultural. The dominance of biomedical models in the 1980s and 1990s has given way to a more diverse landscape of perspectives. The researchers emphasize the need for a holistic and inclusive approach that moves beyond traditional psychiatric and psychological lenses, incorporating insights from various disciplines and communities directly impacted by mental health issues.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Financial Times
Rebuilding Morocco is crucial for Western security, according to global subject matter experts who emphasize the need for a strong partnership with the North African country. They argue that investing in Morocco's stability and development will help counter terrorism, promote regional stability, and address migration challenges, ultimately benefiting Western nations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
Children of polyamorous parents share their experiences growing up, with some describing it as normal and others facing challenges such as bullying. The stories highlight the diversity of experiences, from having extra parents and attending family gatherings with multiple partners, to dealing with relationship dynamics and maintaining a sense of family. Overall, the children express gratitude for the love and support they received, and some have embraced polyamory themselves as adults.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by News-Medical.Net
A qualitative study conducted in the Netherlands explored the perspectives of carriers of an autosomal dominant genetic disorder on somatic genome editing (SGE) and human genome editing (HGE). The study found that participants had varied views on the benefits of SGE and HGE, with most being positive towards HGE for severe genetic conditions. Some participants had religious objections to HGE, while others saw it as a gift from God to alleviate suffering. The study highlighted the importance of providing factual information about genome editing to help participants make informed decisions. The results also raised the issue of contextual factors, such as access to healthcare, influencing participants' views. The authors recommended embracing the ambivalent views of genetic disorder carriers when engaging with the public and stakeholders.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Search Engine Journal
Google is addressing user discontent with its search engine results by rolling out a new feature called "Perspectives," which incorporates content from platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Reddit, and Quora to provide more comprehensive answers. The move comes in response to user complaints about the limitations of Google Search, particularly during the recent Reddit blackouts. While Perspectives is a step in the right direction, some argue that Google should focus on improving traditional search results to meet user needs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gizmodo
Google's senior vice president of Search, Prabhakar Raghavan, claimed that Google users were "not quite happy" with the search engine following the Reddit blackout protest against the company's API changes. The blackout made Google searches less effective as users often add "reddit" as a modifier to get more specific results. Google executives claimed that the problem could be resolved by a new feature called Perspectives, which highlights human-generated videos and written posts shared on apps like TikTok, Reddit, and Quora.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by HT Tech
Google has introduced a new feature called Perspectives, which allows users to see search results consisting entirely of human perspectives, created by everyday people and experts, similar to a Reddit thread. The feature adds a human touch to search results and will be helpful when relying on subjective experience. While Google does not offer a space for communities or discussion threads, Perspectives may lead to it in the future. The feature can be used as an alternative to Reddit for those who preferred using third-party apps.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WION
Google has launched its 'Perspectives' tab feature, which displays various perspectives, including those from humans, in a Pinterest-like layout. The feature aims to discourage users from solely relying on appending "reddit" to their searches in order to find information from real people. Critics say that Google is encroaching on Reddit's territory with its Perspectives feed, but it is possible that the timing is merely coincidental.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Google
Google Search has rolled out a new filter called "Perspectives" that allows users to find information from people on forums and social media sites. The filter includes long- and short-form videos, images, and written posts that people have shared on discussion boards, Q&A sites, and social media platforms. The UI for this on mobile uses cards shown side-by-side in a scrollable feed. Google is also working to make Search better at surfacing "hidden gems" and will roll out an update in the coming months that more deeply understands content created from a personal or expert point of view.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge
Google is launching a new section of its search results page called "Perspectives" that aims to make it easy to find takes from individual people on subjects all over the web. The new feature will feature videos from YouTube, comments from Reddit, Stack Overflow, and other community-first sites, posts from personal blogs, and other things Google's ranking systems deem to be the actual perspectives of actual humans. The Perspectives feed is part of a broader push within Google's Search team to make Search work better for users who aren't just looking for a simple answer to a simple question.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge
Google is introducing a new feature called "Perspectives" in search results that will show insights from journalists, experts, and other relevant voices to provide different perspectives on certain search topics. The feature will appear under the "Top Stories" box and will include tweets, articles, and other relevant content. Google is committed to bringing authoritative and trustworthy information in the box and will remove content that violates its policies. The feature will be available soon in English in the US on desktop and mobile.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechCrunch
Google is introducing new features to help users verify information on Search, including "Perspectives" that showcase insights from journalists and experts on a topic, and "About this author" that provides more information about the authors behind the content. The company is also expanding its "About this result" feature globally and making it easier to access its "About this page" feature. Additionally, Google is expanding its advisories in Search results to provide context about the whole set of results on the page and launching a new Global Fact Check Fund to support fact-checking organizations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Search Engine Journal
Google is introducing new updates to its search results, including "About this author" and "Perspectives" features to provide users with more information about the background and experience of authors and diverse viewpoints on news topics. The "About this result" feature will also be expanded globally, and "About this page" information will be more accessible. Additionally, content advisories will address information gaps when a topic is rapidly evolving or lacks high confidence in the quality of available results. These updates aim to help users make smarter choices about what they read online.