Each week, we share the top five articles that caught our attention. Here are your must-reads, published here and abroad, for the week of March 4th 2019.
Bad dreams are good for you
Waking up after a nightmare leaves most of us feeling shakey and sweaty. But what if our dreams, even the bad ones, were just preparing us for whatever may come in our waking lives?
→ Read it on The Atlantic
Sitting out the social media trend
Have you ever considered quitting Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter or Instagram? Many people have, but doubts tend to win the debate. In this week’s Ask Polly, ”Is my absence from social media a red flag?”
→ Read it on The Cut
Why do we hate decaf so much?
Coffee is a recurrent theme on social media, if the staggering number of Instagram posts and hashtags are anything to go by. But decaf, with its persistent bad reputation, can’t seem to get any love. What’s the big deal?
→ Read it on Vox
The dog isn’t asleep: Talking to kids about death
Pet deaths are often a child’s first experience with dying. Cory Turner has written an article to help parents manage this hard conversation, including 6 pointers that may facilitate grief for your little ones.
→ Read it on NPR
Travelling alone in Iran
In August 2018, Jehanne Bergé travelled through 11 countries on her way to visit Iran. She chronicles her exciting journey and tries to answer the question she was asked over and over again: “Why do you want to go to Iran?”
→ Read it on Urbania (French)
The power of sound
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In this latest installment to the “Power” series, Havas Media addresses the influential and crucial role of sound in advertising. According to Greg James, sound is more important than ever for brands that want to connect with audiences.
→ Read it on Download
In your earbuds: Un épisode et j’arrête
Want to know everything about your favourite TV series? This podcast by the French Association of Series Critics is made for you. It’s also a good alternative to binge watching.
→ Listen to it on SoundCloud (French)
Coup de cœur Instagram
Angelica is the artist behind the internationally renowned Humanae Project, a collection of portraits that reveal the beauty and diversity of skin colours. After a quick stop at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts this February, she’s back on the road capturing more beauty.
Photo: Luci Gutiérrez
