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Today's Newsletter
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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 Good morning: Drugs intended to treat diabetes have had the remarkable side effect of helping people to lose weight. Everyone wants them. But it turns out these GLP-1 drugs also impact other cravings, like smoking or gambling or alcohol. Some even suggest it might help blunt addiction to social media. So are our strong reactions to stimuli merely chemical? Does art provoke physical responses? Of course. Atlantic writer Shayla Love recalls that Buddhists are all about discipline of responses and goes exploring connections. - Inside the Collapse of Disney’s American History Theme Park
Disney once planned a history-themed park called “Disney’s America,” with sections like Presidents Square and an Indigenous village. However, for reasons such as public backlash and the odd inclusion of the Muppets at Ellis Island, the ambitious project was ultimately shelved. Read more on The Conversation. - Shelley Duvall’s Surprising Final Film Appearance
Shelley Duvall, after a two-decade retirement, made a surprising comeback in her final film role. Despite her health struggles and memory issues, Duvall’s participation in the film exceeded expectations and proved to be a triumphant end to her career. Read more on The Guardian. - Does Guaranteed Basic Income Improve Artists’ Lives?
A study by Creatives Rebuild New York has revealed that guaranteed income helps artists reduce debt, build savings, and gain more time to focus on their creative practices and caregiving responsibilities. The program’s impact on artistic productivity has been largely positive. Read more on Hyperallergic. - National Black Theatre Expands to a New Home in Harlem
The National Black Theatre is set to move into a new, larger complex by 2027. The new location will feature two theaters, artist housing, and more, allowing the theater to fulfill its longstanding ambition to better serve its artistic mission. Read more on The Guardian. - Pompidou Revives Jersey City Outpost Plan
After years of setbacks, France’s Centre Pompidou has revived its plans for an outpost in Jersey City. The museum will now be built in a different location and with a revised financial backing plan, bringing a major European cultural institution to the U.S. Read more on ARTnews.
As usual, the rest of the stories we collected yesterday are down below. See you tomorrow. Doug
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- The Atlantic
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- Hyperallergic
- The Conversation
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- Variety
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- Los Angeles Times
- The Hollywood Reporter
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- The Philadelphia Inquirer (MSN)
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- The Hedgehog Review
- The Walrus
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