David Thompson

Jan 12, 2025 | ibtimes.com | David Thompson

The Power and Peril of Social Media AlgorithmsSocial media platforms have transformed our interaction with historical and political issues, making previously obscure subjects broadly available. But there is a price for this democratization of information: engagement frequently comes before accuracy. The problem of comfort women, a very sensitive and politically fraught historical subject that has been used as a weapon online, especially against Japan, is one well-known example.

Jan 7, 2025 | thezommunique.com | David Thompson |Chris Schwenker

I am all in on cycling esports and take it very seriously. While I may not have the talent or time to compete with the best, that doesn’t lessen my sacrifice or satisfaction. Waking up at ungodly hours to squeeze in a ride before the sun rises has become my routine during my decade-long evolution as an “indoor specialist.”I’ve embraced the multi-platform model and juggled numerous weekly events across various virtual cycling platforms.

Nov 19, 2024 | classicalite.com | David Thompson

By seamlessly blending poetry and music, pianist Nikita Demidenko elevated the Farley Festival's program to an art form that resonated deeply with the audience in Salisbury, UK. Performing Medtner's Sonata Night Wind Op. 25 No. 2 and Masashi Hamauzu's Etudes Op. 4, Demidenko not only showcased his technical mastery but also brought a unique, theatrical dimension to the recital by weaving poetry into the fabric of his performance.

Oct 28, 2024 | youthhealthmag.com | David Thompson

Resilience isn't just about bouncing back from adversity—it's about finding strength in the face of challenges and continuing forward, no matter the odds. For cancer survivors, resilience helps them handle the physical and emotional challenges that stick around even after treatment is over. At Cancer Kickers Soccer Club, this resilience is nurtured through community support and the powerful lessons that can be learned from soccer.

Aug 14, 2024 | bfi.org.uk | Sophia Satchell-Baeza |Alfred Hitchcock |Stuart Isaac Burnside |David Thompson

The screen is black as Mica Levi’s overture kicks in. The Zone of Interest, Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar-winning drama about the banal domestic lives of an Auschwitz commandant and his family, begins with a roiling liquid bath of synths and voices that descend steadily in pitch. In the black box of the cinema, it offers an airy, distorted wall of sound reflecting the weightlessness of bodies in free fall.