W46: Midweek
The beginnings of winter are becoming increasingly evident, and that quiet pensiveness is seeping in. Here are a few things you may want to think about.
"The more you polish something that has never existed before, the more value it brings," offered Shigeru Miyamoto. The Super Mario Bros. creator shared his thoughts on the importance of small teams pursuing genuine artistic innovation as a key differentiator. Many great things come from humble places. ⟾
Chris Kerr
Teens encounter a new conspiracy theory every week while using social media, and are not well-prepared to think critically about the content they're discovering. The long-term benefits of failing media literacy are potentially huge, especially in an age of rampant disinformation. ⟾
Female-led production companies have proliferated as more women take the reins of creative control in the industry. This week, Nickie Sault joins them with her business: Class 5. The more diversity, the better, especially when it comes to telling humanity's stories. ⟾
However, all is not well for women in Hollywood. Sydney Sweeney expressed her experiences with image management, the reality of "women supporting women", and what owning her own production company has meant for her. We have a long way to go, especially in an industry that could make the decision to embrace a more plural vision of success.
Savannah Walsh
2024 Earthshot Prize Winners represent unique approaches to furthering the safekeeping of our planet. International collaboration is only fitting when the outcome is global security. ⟾
What if farming helped us reach sustainability goals? Klim sets out to prove regenerative agriculture makes that possible. The platform raised $22m and provides farmers with tools to plan and transition to regenerative practices. Sometimes, the best software is a utility for fostering better human decision-making. ⟾