MindPicked

Why are reality television shows like Sister Wives allowed to air?

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“Allowed to air”? Who would prevent them? Not the government — First Amendment and all that. And it’s on a cable channel not regulated by the FCC. Not The Learning Channel — The program has found an audience big enough to keep it going. Not the sponsors of the program — They are satisfied with … Read more

Who created Discord?

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I always thought the backstory of discord was fascinating—in short, a failing game development studio pivoted into building a platform that would foster the social atmosphere of gamers. Basically, they realized that making games weren’t a good use of their time—games weren’t in short supply. But, communication platforms were—thus Discord provided a simple yet powerful … Read more

Why should I attend University of Colorado at Boulder?

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Because it’s in Boulder. It’s hard to find a town quite like Boulder with both a top-notch university, a great downtown full of fun bars and quality restaurants, and mountain activities all within walking distance of wherever you may choose to live in town. Here’s a summary. The University: As academics go, it’s a big … Read more