Ryan Wigglesworth: Composing, Conducting, Aldeburgh

Ryan Wigglesworth, composer and conductor, discusses his journey from a shy choirboy to chief conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, his mentors, and his role as featured artist at the Aldeburgh Festival.

Why Silicon Valley's Lord of the Rings Misread Misses Point

Silicon Valley figures like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel use Tolkien's imagery for anti-immigration rhetoric, but their interpretations overlook the author's deep suspicion of power and the dangers of wielding technology without accountability.

Influencers Cut Event Price After Backlash

Mia Langley and Sam Guggenheimer faced online backlash for charging $250 for a social media class. After criticism, Langley reduced prices by 21%, now $140 for adults and $100 for minors.

Caragh Thuring: Painting as Folly and Rebellion

Artist Caragh Thuring discusses her cosmic, chaotic paintings that blend medieval and modern imagery, from nuclear submarines to Elon Musk's satellites, and why she sees painting as both folly and rebellion.

Janet Montgomery Split 10 Days After Birth

New Amsterdam star Janet Montgomery revealed she became a single mother 10 days after giving birth to her second child in 2025, sharing her private struggle on social media.

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