Showing results for "Can't" in Social Sciences

How many times have you checked your phone today? Why are messaging apps, email and social media so hard to resist? How come we always end up watching another episode? In recent years, media and technology have perfected the lucrative art of gaining and holding our attention. This extraordinary feat has changed the behaviour of billions of people, and especially the young: by current medical standards, we are experiencing an unprecedented global pandemic of addiction.

Moved to honour a form of relation often subordinated to romantic and familial ties, and to explore a part of her own history, Hélène Giannecchini pieces together an alternative genealogy of queer ancestors. In searching and sensitive prose, she sifts the past to bring existences deemed 'marginal' into communion with each other, traces of which may remain only in memory and archival fragments.

"You can't win if you don't pay"—that's a slogan used by a number of different state-run lotteries in the United States. It's a truism of sorts—the statement is obviously correct (both in the context of lotteries and more generally) and says nothing really interesting, but it makes for good ad copy.

The village of Kalachi is located in the center of Kazakhstan – the world's largest landlocked country – toward the north. The village is home to about 600 people – many of which have been known to suddenly fall asleep, sometimes for days at a time.

If you've been to a major theme park, such as Disneyland, then you are likely aware of what the industry calls "costume characters." Those life-size, huggable, familiar faces, such as Mickey, Minnie and Winnie the Pooh, are some of the park's main attractions.

You Can't Win' is an autobiography that was serialized in the San Francisco Call and Post (1925). It became so popular that it was published as a book in 1926. The author recounts his experience as an itinerant, professional thief in the Western US and Canada from the late 1880s until around 1910. Mr. Black reformed his life over time, beginning with his incarceration in a Canadian prison, which afforded him, among other things, access to an excellent library. In later years, he often lectured on the subjects of criminology and prison reform. He disappeared in 1932 and was presumed dead by ...

"You Can't Do Business With Hitler" was a World War II propaganda radio series produced by the U.S. Office of War Information (OWI). It was based on Douglas Miller's book, which detailed his experiences as the American commercial attaché in Berlin and warned against the dangers of Nazi Germany's economic and social policies. The program aired on hundreds of stations to help the war effort by exposing the Nazi regime's deceitful trade practices and human rights abuses, according to WNYC, The Unwritten Record, and Old Time Radio Catalog.

Some stories are so wild, so ridiculous, and so perfectly timed… they just can’t be real. But they are. Hosted by Brad Lowe, This Can’t Be Real is your go-to podcast for the craziest true stories you’ve never heard—awkward moments, unbelievable headlines, bizarre human behavior, and the kind of real-life chaos that makes you laugh, cringe, and question everything. Each episode feels like swapping stories with your funniest friend—fast-paced, relatable, and packed with moments that will have you saying, “there’s no way that actually happened.” Whether you’re driving, working...

What happens when a sitting president can't complete their term? Host Jaxon Miles explores the constitutional mechanisms, legal frameworks, and historical precedents that govern presidential succession and power transfers. From the 25th Amendment's emergency protocols to the line of succession and dramatic moments in American history, discover how democracy's backup plan actually works. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

This is not an inspirational memoir. This is not trauma porn. This is a memoir about the forces that impact our lives, both good and bad. Athena Stevens has never learned the name of the doctor whose lack of intervention at her birth lead to her cerebral palsy, but she feels the consequences of...

As AI increasingly replicates human thought and behavior, understanding ourselves becomes more urgent than ever. Using the ancient philosophical method of dialogue, host Karen Phelan leads discussions with her guests that examine human nature, the systems we create, and the beliefs that shape our society. We don’t claim to have the answers, but through open dialogue, insight, and inquiry, we invite listeners to see the world in a new way, hold dialogues of their own, and, ultimately, find their role in creating a better world.

It's never too late to do the impossible. Meet Ida Keeling, a 104-year-old mother, activist, and world record-holding runner. Her fierce independence and deep faith carried her through the Depression and the civil rights movement--but her greatest trials were yet to come. Miss Ida, as she is...

A humorous podcast exploring the "unimaginable" circumstances of everyday life.

Tired of spin? Fed up with political correctness? So are we. Can’t Be Censored is a bold new show hosted by two seasoned former journalists who’ve broken free from the newsroom playbook. We deliver raw , unfiltered conversations on the issues that matter most—politics, culture, and the stories mainstream media ignores. No corporate agendas. No scripted narratives. Just untold stories and fearless voices challenging the status quo.

Tauche ein in eine Welt voller absurder und verrückter True-Crime-Fälle. Jeden zweiten Montag lade ich einen bezaubernden Gast ein und erzähle ihm einen Fall, den vielleicht auch du noch nicht kennst. Sei dabei, wenn wir ins All fliegen, uns vom Glanz wertvoller Diamanten blenden lassen und fast vom höchsten Turm der Welt stürzen. Ein Wunderheiler, ein MI5-Agent und eine verheißungsvolle Zukunft erwarten dich.

Algorithms give you playlists. We give you the stories behind the music they're missing.Why does vinyl outsell CDs in 2026? What happened to the backup singer who outshone the star? Who's the grocery store cashier who secretly wrote K-pop's biggest hits?More Music Por Favor Presents uncovers the music stories you won't find on Wikipedia, Spotify's algorithm, or a 60-second TikTok. Each episode is a mini-documentary exploring the hidden forces, forgotten heroes, and cultural shifts that explain why music matters the way it does.We dig into the why behind the music—why genres explode (or ...

For more than 15 years, award-winning journalist Sophie McNeill has reported on some of the most war-ravaged and oppressive places on earth, including Syria, Gaza, Yemen, West Bank and Iraq. In We Can't Say We Didn't Know, Sophie tells the human stories of devastation and hope behind the headlines—of children, families and refugees, of valiant doctors, steadfast dissidents and Saudi women seeking asylum. These innocent civilians bear the brunt of the lawlessness of the current age of impunity, where war crimes go unpunished and human rights are abused.

The definitive account of pop music in the mid-eighties, from Prince and Madonna to the underground hip-hop, indie rock, and club scenes Everybody knows the hits of 1984 - pop music's greatest year. From "Thriller" to "Purple Rain," "Hello" to "Against All Odds," "What's Love Got to Do with It"...

When Ada Calhoun found herself in the throes of a midlife crisis, she thought that she had no right to complain. She was married with children and a good career. So why did she feel miserable? And why did it seem that other Generation X women were miserable, too? Calhoun decided to find some answers. She looked into housing costs, HR trends, credit card debt averages, and divorce data. At every turn, she saw a pattern: sandwiched between the Boomers and Millennials, Gen X women were facing new problems as they entered middle age, problems that were being largely overlooked.

God created Kim Campbell to be a “sharer.” In fact, He once gave her specific instructions: “Tell them what I’ve done!” When Kim is really moved by something that God teaches her, she feels compelled to share it with someone, and “Can’t Not Share!” is her way of getting that wisdom to more people. On this show, Kim hopes to encourage others with her experiences, insights, and lessons learned to inspire people to seek God for themselves and experience His goodness.