WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH | On Script
Garrick Allen, Professor of Divinity and Biblical Criticism (Theology & Religious Studies) at the University of Glasgow, discusses the concept of “paratext” in biblical manuscripts and the larger paleographic tradition. This was my first introduction to the concept of paratextuality, but Allen does a great job making the topic accessible to laypersons throughout the interview.
AWE IS MORE POWERFUL THAN YOU THINK | Aspen Ideas To Go
Beau Lotto discusses the power of beauty in design and everyday experience. As a neuroscientist, his lab tries to asses the biology as well as the psychology behind moments of awe, arguing for its importance in both work and personal transformation.
BODY DYSMORPHIA VS BODY MODIFICATION | Aesthetics Mastery
Dr.Tim Pearce, a practicing plastic surgeon, along with his wife, Melinda, discuss the odd grey area between customer preference and medical standards in their field. The topic is a good example of the ethical tension often found in aesthetics (and other areas) between wants and needs. Is a plastic surgeon closer to a tattoo artist who gives a customer what they want? Or a physician required to give a patient what they need?