Two examples of phenomena that we (or, at least, I) think are linked to tradition, but are, actually, manufactured and quite recent. How Norway disrupted sushi The most popular sushi topping in Japan and, probably, around the world is salmon. Yet, this is not an option grounded on tradition. According to this article by Ida Eikvag Groth … Continue reading [Miscellany] How Norway disrupted sushi, and Americans disrupted pasta and pizza
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Phones in restaurants. Yay or Nay?
A pub in the Welsh town of Wrexham is offering 25% off the food bill to customers who lock their phones away, during their meal. The move, it is argued, is an attempt to get customers to “concentrate solely on one another and the fun night out they are having", according to the article on … Continue reading Phones in restaurants. Yay or Nay?
On contagion
Aristotle said it: we are social animals. What we do and, even, what we think is largely influenced by those around us: I was reminded of this fact today. I took the youngest to a chess tournament. Once he was settled, I sat down with my coffee and tablet, looking forward to catching up … Continue reading On contagion
Ana Canhoto 