"Interaction is at the heart of cognition," say 28 scientists. I think they're right—and it's at the heart of events too!

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2023/02/interaction-heart-cognition

De nouvelles réalisations de street art géniales par OakOak
https://www.2tout2rien.fr/de-nouvelles-realisations-de-street-art-geniales-par-oakoak/
#environnement #GglNoInd #graffiti #interaction #oakoak #peinture #StreetArt

I'm wave packet bundles. (Hi!)

My directions of propagation are mostly inward and forward, with less wave action in my outward directions. (No children.)

I usually try to surf near the crest of social norms, while still moving perpendicular to most others. (Less thrilling vertical plunge, but more forward motion.)

Calder Cup Finals: Game 5 | Abbotsford Canucks vs Charlotte Checkers | Live Reaction and Interaction https://www.rawchili.com/4343723/ #Abbotsford #AbbotsfordCanucks #Abby #AbbyCanucks #AHL #BabyCanucks #CalderCup #Canucks #CharlotteCheckers #hockey #interaction #live #NHL #PlayByPlay #reaction #Stars #Vancouver #VancouverCanucks #VancouverCanucks

Here are four core requirements that should guide design for powerful connection and learning at large meetings

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2018/07/connection-and-learning

The large barred spiral galaxy NGC 6872 is interacting with a smaller galaxy to its upper left in this composite image built from Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory data.

The smaller galaxy has likely stripped gas from NGC 6872, which feeds the supermassive black hole in its center. The X-ray data from Chandra can be seen in purple, while the visible data from Hubble is red, green, and blue.

via spacetelescopescience

#astrophotography
#galaxy
#interaction

Interview: In this interview, we talk to Alain Dejean. He tells us about himself and his recent review article on predatory ants. #behaviour #venom #plants #interaction #interview #ants

https://blog.myrmecologicalnews.org/

Please don't call me a speaker. Even if you give me just 25 minutes, I'll include time for people to interact with the content I'm sharing.

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2014/05/please-stop-calling-me-a-speaker

Was passiert hier – Torjubel? Gewichtheben? Im Dunkeln tasten?
Nein – das sind 3D-Bewegungsdaten aus unserem „Exploration Room“.

Kommt zur Nacht des Wissens am 21.6. im ZHG Göttingen (1. Stock, Ausstellung des DPZ), probiert’s selbst aus, erfahrt, wie wir damit soziale Interaktionen untersuchen und was und dies über die Funktionsweise des Gehirns verrät!

‘Culture of disrespect’: Australian teachers say students’ behaviour is driving them from profession

"The proportion of Australian teachers reporting they plan to leave the profession jumped from 22.25% in 2020 to 34.21% in 2022."

"The pervading culture is misogynistic … "
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/26/culture-of-disrespect-australian-teachers-say-students-behaviour-is-driving-them-from-profession
#parenting #kids #parents #violence #interaction #education #OHS #misogyny #culture #Australia

"It's a state of being alone, away from the company of others, minus sound or motion. To some, this state brings solace and peace, to others, solitude is considered negative or pessimistic. But being alone can facilitate mental recharge and rejuvenation, it can provide an opportunity away from distraction and all of the varied pressures of life that living tends to throw upon being..."

#opinions #writing #solitude #alonetime #society #interaction #individualism #being
https://write.as/for-much-deliberation/when-one-prefers-solitude

Upgrades to Daily Photo Posts https://gdanmitchell.com/2025/04/27/upgrades-to-daily-photo-posts/ #Button, #Comment, #Daily, #Interaction, #Like, #Media, #Posts, #Questions, #Share, #Social, #Web, #Website

People find relationship with their dog more satisfying than with best friend, study shows

"The study suggests owners rate their relationship with their dogs as being as satisfying or more satisfying than their closest human relationships. Owners also rated their dogs higher than their best friends and closest relatives for areas including affection, reliability and support....They reported greater relationship satisfaction with their dogs than with their closest kin or best friend."

“Dogs offer a highly positive relationship with minimal conflict, strong social support, and the unique opportunity to have full control over another living being’s life."
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https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/apr/22/owners-closeness-to-dogs-study
#dogs #pets #relationships #PowerAsymmetry #control #interaction #companionship #friendships #WesternCountries #BestFriend

The Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has introduced approx 200 special checkout lanes called "chat checkouts," across its stores in the Netherlands. Designed for customers, particularly elderly, who appreciate a slower-paced checkout that allows time for friendly conversation with cashiers.
The initiative aims to combat loneliness among seniors & foster social interaction within the community. ->

I am happy to see research toward breaking out of the constraints of 2D for interacting with digital information. This is a hell of a lot more interesting to me than strapping a display to your face.

https://techxplore.com/news/2025-04-holograms.html

Here are four core requirements that should guide design for powerful connection and learning at large meetings

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2018/07/connection-and-learning