Parable of the Polygons

> Return to the #93 Newsletter Parable of the polygons is a playable post on the shape of society, based on the work of Nobel Prize winning game theorist, Thomas Schelling. Using simple geometric shapes, the game shows how small individual biases can become large institutional biases. Created by Vi Hart and Nicky Case the interactive article focuses on a society of blue squares and yellow triangles which have slight personal…

Random Acts of Kindness

> Return to the #92 Newsletter How can we help to make the world a better place? The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation (RAK) is a small nonprofit that invests time, expertise and resources into its mission, “making kindness the norm.” It is rooted in the belief that all people can connect through kindness and that kindness can be taught. Find inspiring tools and materials on its webpage and experience the…

The Museum of the World

> Return to the #91 Newsletter Interested in exploring world’s cultures and making connections between them? Take a look at The Museum of the World, an interactive experience through time, continents and cultures, presenting some of the most captivating objects in human history. The project is a collaboration between the British Museum and the Google Arts & Culture Lab. For the first time ever, users can peruse objects from the British…

Far & Wide

> Return to the #90 Newsletter How much do you know about your planet? Were you aware that the Pacific Ocean is shrinking every year? Or that the world includes a sea without coasts? Discover in Far & Wide fascinating facts about geography that will blow your mind. Learn about the true size of countries, view amazing world maps or discover incredible facts about the oceans. Open your mind to learn about…

Alltrails

> Return to the #89 Newsletter Are you an outdoor activities enthusiast? Looking for new trails? Find everything you need to know on Alltrails, an outdoor guide with information on over 200,000 trails around the world. Whether you’re a hiker, biker or trail runner you will be able to find the tracks that best suit your fitness and experience levels. Useful filters such as wheelchair friendly, kid friendly and even dog…