This chapter delves into the phenomenon of cuteness and its influence on culture, examining its prevalence online, in commercial products, and in academia. It also explores the Cute Things exhibition at Somerset House that explores cuteness in art, fashion, and toys, and discusses the potential positive effects of cuteness on mental well-being and behavior.
Dozens of air strikes in Iraq, Syria and Yemen were designed to show American resolve without themselves provoking a deeper conflict. We ask what happens next. Philanthropists are increasingly doing things differently: handing over the cash and getting out of the way (11:01). And cuteness has wriggled into every facet of culture—and along the way became a serious subject of study (18:47).
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