Black Pigeon Speaks analyzes a global phenomenon: Unmarried, aging “leftover” women who go scurrying to tropical hot spots — whether Bali or Mozambique or Jamaica — in search of the young gigolos who will love them. Many of Japan’s growing number of singles, for instance, claim they are comfortable facing death alone.
A new study shows almost everyone thinks that almost everyone desires fame. But the survey also shows that almost no one craves it for himself. Instead, the vast majority say they believe that personal success means “following your interests and talents to be the best you can be at something you love.” But how can we explain the relentless barrage of self-promotion and personal image manipulation on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and elsewhere? Are we lying to ourselves to cover up our social disease epidemic — faking humility to mask our desperate craving for wealth, influence and public approval? More from Bill Whittle and Scott Orr on Right Angle.
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Lilly Singh isn’t funny. The Canadian YouTuber is one of the highest paid YouTube stars, making more than $10 million. How did she get there? Labeling those who oppose her as racists. In other words, she’s witless and a bore. More from Sinatra Says.
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