5 Websites for a change in perspectiveThe internet is buzzing with information. But sometimes we pla

5 Websites for a change in perspectiveThe internet is buzzing with information. But sometimes we place our attention in the wrong places. Amidst the beauty hauls, morning routines, and gaming videos; there is a inspiring, thoughtful and pensive corner of the internet; ready for those willing to seek it. Read more to find out websites and youtube channels that will feed you hunger for thought.The New York TimesThis recommendation is definitely approved by your english teacher; and rightfully so, as it is a genuinely good source for current affairs, innovative thoughts, and information on the arts. My favourite part of the NYT is a toss-up between the T Magazine and the Opinion Pages. On one hand, I appreciate the sophisticated approach when commenting about culture and art; on the other, I love the personal take on current affairs that these writers carefully and logically craft out. Regardless, one thing is for sure: head here for quality journalism. VoxWhile the news website is good, nothing gets better than the youtube channel. I am not talking about their coverage on the 2016 US presidential debate, but rather their innovative explorations into sciences, history and art. My favourite series is Vox Almanac where Vox’s Phil Edwards explores bizarre topics ranging from the oxford comma, internet bars and the salem witch trials. Here you find answers to questions that you didn’t know you wanted the answers to. Blank on Blank‘Blank on Blank’ is exactly like what the channel suggests: blank, insert famous person; on blank, insert a provocative topic. I found this channel through the video of Carl Sagan on Extraterrestrials, and fell in love with almost every video since. The list of icons range from Kurt Cobain to Heath Ledger, from John Lennon to Robin Wiliams. I cannot tell if I appreciate this channel more for it’s uncovered voice interviews from the past, or for its quirky doodles that only accentuate the content that these interesting people talk about. The School of LifeStarted by one of my favourite pessimistic intellectual, Alain de Botton, ‘The School of Life’ is a channel that essentially tries to teach life lessons that are normally not found in school. It explores vital ideas to do with love, relationships, sex, society and art. As an avid philosophy student, my favourite parts of this channel is its interesting videos on philosophy, that are always paired with stylistic animations. However, other parts of this channel may seem preachy and obnoxious.  Brain PickingsWhat is essentially a blog filled to the brim with accounts of inspiring people and their thoughts on certain life matters, is everyone’s crash-course into the world of ideas and creative thought. To anyone that is interested in literature, arts or film; this blog is for you as it encompasses ideas from all these fields. Although the content may get a bit repetitive, It is a miracle that the author Maria Popova writes and runs this blog all by herself! Article by by Yuk-Ting | Photo by Erica Choi -- source link

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