Links - Cultural Dialogue

Edopter

www.edopter.com

Another new development in our rapidly changing culture, this is a site dedicated to “social trendcasting,” where visitors discover and share new trends in fashion, music, lifestyle, design and “pretty much anything else.” The site is a virtual soapbox for visitors to tout and promote the next big thing.

 

Culture11

www.culture11.com

The goal of this organization is “to build a community around irresistibly interesting perspectives on life in America.” The site includes thoughtful writing on everything from pop culture and politics to faith and family.

 

Big Think

www.bigthink.com

An interactive online community where visitors can tap into a host of topics and view video tutorials from an equally large host of experts. The site encourages thinking and the conscious development of one’s worldview. Visitors can comment and join in on conversations. A great portal into contemporary culture and the world of current ideas.

 

Think MTV

www.think.mtv.com

The interactive section of mtv.com that invites visitors to engage in learning about, discussing and acting on a variety of social issues, including discrimination, the environment, politics, sex, education, poverty, etc. The site says, “This is your community where you, your friends and your favorite celebrities can get informed, get heard and take action on the issues that matter to you most.”

 

Slang!

http://xroads.virginia.edu/~ma04/hess/Slang/slangsplash.html

This fun site is the fruit of a University of Virginia student’s research project on slang. Includes a history of slang, a searchable slang dictionary and information on when slang words first appeared in the culture. Worth visiting if for no other reason than to enjoy the great graphics!