02 MAR 2019 by ideonexus

 Examples of Hyperliterature

17776: What football will look like in the future by Jon Bois — SB Nation A serial piece about space probes in the far future that have gained sentience and are watching humanity play an evolved form of American football. GIFs, animations, and found digital media galore. Adrien Brody by Marie Calloway An account of the author’s romantic relationship with a married journalist, Adrien Brody. Told via emails, texts, and other exchanges. Breathe by Kate Pullinger A ghost story in tap for...
Folksonomies: new media hyperliterature
Folksonomies: new media hyperliterature
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31 JUL 2011 by ideonexus

 Friendships are the Best Predictor of Happiness

“The only thing that really matters in life are your relationships to other people.”       After nearly 75 years, the only consistent finding comes right out of It’s a Wonderful Life. Successful friendships, the messy bridges that connect friends and family, are what predict people’s happiness as they hurtle through life. Friendships are a better predictor than any other single variable. By the time a person reaches middle age, they are the only predictor. Says Jonatha...
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Having strong social bonds and the opportunities for altruistic acts are a strong predictor of lifelong fulfillment.