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Examining Cultural Evolution through Proposed Lenses (Riya Johnson)
Introduction Looking at the title of this post, you may be asking yourself, “Is cultural change really analogous to biological evolution?” As someone who enjoys studying the intersection…
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Investigating the Roots of Our Diverse Taste Preferences (Alyna Johnson)
Introduction Have you ever wondered why you consistently crave a food that your friends find unpalatable? I have, too, and I ultimately attributed my tastes to my distinct…
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The Protestant Work Ethics: Catalysts for Modern Productivist Norms (Riya Johnson)
Introduction Have you ever boasted about getting four hours of sleep due to the mountain of work through which you had to plow the previous night? Have you…
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How Rembrandt’s Decline Paved the Way for Art’s Next Wave (Alyna Johnson)
Introduction Take a minute to appreciate the realism of this painting, from the careful creases on the deceased’s intact hand to the impressive anatomical accuracy of the exposed…
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Examining Unconscious Sexism through Female Artists of the Dutch Golden Age (Riya Johnson)
Introduction I marveled at the fine barbs of the feather; the soft blending of the fabric folds; the ruddy cheeks complementing the greenish-blue tunic; the movement of the…
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Connecting with the Last Vestiges of San Culture (Alyna Johnson)
Introduction In my last post, I explored the Himba people of Namibia, but I wanted to discuss another ethnic group that has developed a dissimilar lifestyle in the…
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