The ADK Homeroom

Stan Lee is one of the two most underrated literary figures of the 20th century. One key idea turned his characters and his art onto a new path and enabled his success. 

This third part to the Modernist Turn in Art series is a short addendum discussing self-deception and whether or not the Modernist turn and its consequences were deliberate.

This is a continuation of yesterday's investigation into the Modernist turn in Art. In other words, why does modern art suck (part 2)? Today we get into architecture and music.

Scott Alexander has a blog post up titled "Whither Tartaria?" wherein he discusses why we have had the so-called Modernist turn in art. In other words, why does modern art suck? Scott is a super smart guy, but I think he misses on this one. This is a topic that has been of interest to me for years. Here is my explanation.

I love to tell stories. These are the best ones that I've found to tell in my 25 years in the classroom, and for each one, I'm mentioning a few tips on how to tell it. Bonus: three stories that you should avoid at almost all cost!

This is our weekly news round-up. Two physics news items: haptic holograms and quantum spin ice. Plus insights on Evergrande, the Sussman indictment, and Anders Tegnell taking a victory lap in Sweden.

Before the pandemic, many people held that climate change was by far the most important threat that humanity faced. Has the pandemic given us evidence to change that thinking?

Bonus: an E. Paul Torrance creativity quiz!

Continuing the "what kids are actually learning in school" series. This time we're looking at the hidden curriculum. Politics and values are being modeled and taught; we should examine how and to what end.

I couldn't resist! So much foolishness around the pop culture world this week: MJ vs. Drake (as if!), supermodel Doutzen Kroes, Nicole Ritchie setting her hair on fire blowing out birthday candles, Daniel Craig, and more!

Great episode today, the second in a series: What are your kids learning in class? Today it's English class. Here's one hint: last year, none of my 10th graders knew who Mark Twain was. So what are the kids learning instead? Find out!