International Museum Day (IMD) is an international day held annually on or around 18 May, coordinated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM). The event highlights a specific theme which changes every year reflecting a relevant theme or issue facing museums internationally. IMD provides the opportunity for museum professionals to meet the public and alert them as to the challenges that museums face, and raise public awareness on the role museums play in the development of society. It also promotes dialogue between museum professionals.
The first International Museum Day took place in 1977, coordinated by ICOM. IMD was established following the adoption of a resolution by ICOM to create an annual event “with the aim of further unifying the creative aspirations and efforts of museums and drawing the attention of the world public to their activity.” Each year, museum internationally are invited to participate in IMD to promote the role of museums around in the world. They do so through events and activities related to the annual theme. An annual theme for the event was first adopted in 1992. An international poster from ICOM was first developed in 1997, and in that year was adapted by 28 countries. In 2009, IMD attracted the participation of 20,000 museums hosting events in more than 90 countries. In 2010, 98 countries participated in the celebration, with 100 countries in 2011, and 30,000 museums in 129 countries in 2012. In 2011, the official IMD poster was translated into 37 languages. By 2014, 35,000 museums from 140 countries were taking part in IMD.
as I get older I no longer have the time or ability to find artists in radio hits… Although Taylor Swift is often heard in Italy, she is not as famous as if she were a pop idol.In any case, I had the opportunity to appreciate both the beauty and the skill of this singer who is obviously in the US hits (billboard)
This weekend (17-19 May) the FormulaUno Grand Prix will take place on the historic Imola circuit which will reveal the real chances for Verstappen’s opponents and Redbull
a Formula 1 single-seater; image generated with AI
On May 19th the race will take place on the Imola circuit, specifically on the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, which was once known as the San Marino GP (due to its proximity to the small peninsula state), which was introduced in 1981 and which during the decades has become a truly famous circuit, also unfortunately to the unpleasant death of Ayrton Senna, who today many still consider as the best driver ever.This will be the 7th grand prix of the 2024 world championship, almost a third of the entire season, but this is the year with the highest number of grand prix ever for Formula 1, 24, and therefore the season is still very long.Having arrived this far we can already outline a small summary of the season. Redbull’s dominance seems to continue but not like last year. Sainz’s victory for Ferrari in Australia and Norris’s victory for McLaren in the last GP (Miami) are confirmation. But not only that: the gaps between Redbull and the other opponents seem much smaller and the hope that we can witness a more balanced and therefore more spectacular world championship is still alive.Yes, because in recent decades there have been real dominion cycles of victories by Red Bull and Mercedes which have constantly alternated without leaving any hope for their opponents.For a Ferrari fan it is sometimes hard to understand this interminable World Cup fast.In this grand prix the most hopeful news is that the Maranello team has brought a huge package of updates to the single-seater which, at least on paper, should bring significant improvements to Ferrari. Frederic Vasseur himself, sporting director of the single-seater, declared that he is confident in the new updates, stating that he brought the innovative package to the single-seater on the Imola circuit both because it is the first European GP of the season and both to honor the Ferrari name at to which the circuit where you race is dedicated.We just have to wait and hope.
The International Day of Light is celebrated each year on May 16. Its purpose, per UNESCO, is to strengthen cooperation and leverage its potential to foster peace and development. Light-based technologies play an important role in education, science, art, culture, sustainable development, communications, energy and medicine. The annual celebration is organized by UNESCO
The first International Day of Light celebration was organized by UNESCO on May 16, 2018, the anniversary of the day in 1960 when engineer and physicist Theodore Maiman successfully fired the first laser. The International Day of Light followed the International Year of Light in 2015. The Day was proposed by Ghana, Mexico, New Zealand and the Russian Federation and was supported by UNESCO’s Executive Board. The UNESCO General Conference approved the proposal in November 2017.
The study of light, and light-based technologies, has helped us transform our world in extraordinary ways. Light-based technologies include microscopes, X-ray machines, telescopes, cameras, electric lights and television screens. The International Day of Light is intended to promote scientific cooperation and to harness the potential of science to foster peace and sustainable development.
Never has a drawing been more apt to explain the perverse and (unconscious) mechanism behind likes.
Until a few years ago I still found some articles that explained the intricate mechanisms of likes. Probably today that social media is a common thing, no one gives more weight to what was once defined as something halfway between success and perdition.
Yes, because something similar could represent perdition if it becomes an end. In fact, many do not adapt the social to their lives but adapt their lives to their social for the exclusive purpose of getting as much as possible.
The psychological gratification of the similar is the engine of our interaction
This is surely the crux of the matter.
The psychological gratification resulting from a like on social media can arise from several factors:
Social validation: Receiving likes can make a person feel appreciated by others and confirm their identity or self-esteem.
Sense of belonging: how you can make a person feel part of an online community, creating a sense of connection and belonging.
Dopamine reward: Receiving such activates the brain’s reward system, releasing dopamine, which can generate feelings of pleasure and satisfaction.
Confirmation of one’s opinions or actions: Likes can confirm that a person’s opinions or actions are shared or approved by others, thus strengthening one’s belief in one’s own point of view or behavior.
Motivation to continue sharing content: Receiving likes can be rewarding and motivate a person to continue sharing content on social media to gain further positive interactions.
However, it is important to note that excessive seeking of gratification from likes can also lead to an addiction to social media or an overestimation of one’s worth based on the online reactions of others.
Likes do not always reflect the goodness of a subject (whether person or page)
The most obvious way to “mystify” a profile is to buy fake likes and followers. Fake likes are mainly used to deceive users and manipulate the image of a person, a brand or online content. Some ways they are used include:
Increased visibility: Fake likes can be purchased to artificially increase the visibility of a social media post or account, making it appear more popular than it actually is.
Creating Credibility: Fake likes can be used to create the illusion of credibility or popularity around a brand, product, or person.
Influence opinions: Fake likes can be used to influence users’ opinions, making it appear that certain content is more appreciated or supported than it actually is.
Advertising Scams: Some individuals or companies may use fake likes as part of advertising scams, promoting products or services with fake reviews or testimonials.
Earn money: Some people can earn money by selling fake likes or offering paid social media popularity boosting services.
However, the use of fake likes is often in violation of social media policies and can result in consequences such as account suspension or loss of credibility.
The various likes on social media
The importance of likes varies depending on the context and social platform. However, generally speaking:
Facebook: In the past, Facebook likes were considered an important indicator of engagement and popularity, but in recent years, Facebook’s algorithm has given more weight to other forms of interaction, such as comments and shares, in determining the visibility of the contents. Facebook likes are still important, but they’re not the only metric considered.
Instagram: Likes on Instagram are still considered a significant metric and are used to evaluate the engagement and success of a post. However, Instagram has recently experimented with hiding like counts in some countries to reduce social pressure and focus on quality content.
TikTok: On TikTok, likes are extremely important and are one of the main indicators of popularity. Likes help grow a user’s profile, get their content seen by a wider audience, and improve their chances of appearing on the “For You” page.
In summary, while likes are important on all three platforms, their relevance and impact may vary slightly based on each platform’s specific algorithm and culture.
The thumb as the first like symbol (facebook)
The little hearts of Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok against the iconic thumb
The thumbs-up “like” has historically been the most common symbol for expressing approval or appreciation on social media, especially on platforms like Facebook and YouTube. It has become a universal icon to indicate that someone approves or likes certain content.
However, the little heart has become just as iconic, if not more so, on platforms like Instagram, where it is used to express love, appreciation and sympathy. Even on other platforms like TikTok, the little heart is widely used to show support and appreciation for user content.
So, while the thumbs up may be considered the quintessential “like” on some platforms, the little heart has earned its position as another significant way to express positive interaction and approval on social media.
It’s nice to be loved. And you dream of always having a mountain of love letters. But as Albert Camus said «Not being loved is simple misfortune; the real misfortune is not to love.”
In this blog I have always included the writings of peanuts. I couldn’t remember the creator of the most famous comic strips in the world: Charles M Schulz. Today is the day of his passing. That these comics will also be able to instill joy and inspiration in the kids of the new generations, who are now increasingly immersed in social media and other superficial distractions.
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