Culture

The pandemic feels lifted from a science fiction. When reality is stranger than fantasy, the opportunities for imaginative storytelling are endless.

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Research shows that emoji use between different populations reflects social, cultural and other contextual specificities unique to each group.

No environment exists free from bias. Therefore the very assumption it is based upon is flawed.

The marketplace of ideas is no longer relevant. The concept served its purpose; to raise the issue of government accountability.

An unregulated market of ideas disproportionately benefits a select few. In this way it supports social hierarchy and prevents those at the bottom from changing their circumstances.

The idea falsely assumes that making emotional arguments is enough to change people's minds on an issue. This is simply incorrect.

If it worked, society would not repeat its mistakes. That alone is proof that the idea has no legs to stand on.

Dreadlocks have many ties to spirituality. A variety of cultures have religious practices surrounding hair, such as Amish people and Hasidic Jewish people. Dreadlocks are just another manifestation of altering one's hair for religious purposes. Anyone who holds those spiritual beliefs surrounding dreadlocks ought to be able to wear them.

The Royal Family are a key part of British history and culture, which many people come to see

Many cultures compile their own stockpile of knowledge, whether it be old wives' tales or medicinal tricks. With multiculturalism, many more people would have these valuable tips at their disposal.

If each society were homogeneous in its culture, people would never be exposed to other traditions. When heterogeneity is introduced in a society, people witness differences between their own culture and others. This inspires an appreciation for one's own culture, an interest and curiosity to learn about others, and a powerful social dynamic of group interaction.