All posts tagged: discussing

Discussing Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey with Daniel Mendelsohn

Discussing Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey with Daniel Mendelsohn

Published by Jenni Sidey

In this special hour-long edition of NYRSeminars recorded July 29, 2026, Daniel Mendelsohn, Editor-at-Large of The New York Review and author of the most recent translation of Homer’s epic, discusses Christopher Nolan’s polarizing blockbuster adaptation of the Odyssey. Mendelsohn outlines his judgment of the film, which he reviewed at length for the Review, and then opens the floor to questions from audience members. Among the topics addressed are the debate over the fidelity of the film’s sets, ships, and costumes; the film’s handling of its female characters; and the question of whether the director’s vision of Odysseus represents a betrayal of the epic’s values. For a limited time, we are offering a special 25% discount code toward purchase of the recordings of Mendelsohn’s six-part Odyssey seminar as well as his classics-related books Three Rings, Ecstasy and Terror, and Waiting for the Barbarians, published by New York Review Books. Use the links above or the code “odysseyevent” at checkout in our shops to receive the discount. About Daniel Mendelsohn Daniel Mendelsohn is an award-winning author, critic, essayist, and translator. His eleven books include the international …

Cohesion report: leaders must not avoid discussing extremism

Cohesion report: leaders must not avoid discussing extremism

Published by Sam Flores

Social cohesion efforts are being undermined by a reluctance to discuss cultural practices and extremism, an integration group has said. A new report from Belong has found councillors, officials and local partners “sometimes struggle to have open discussions on sensitive issues” associated with “cultural practices”, “integration” and “extremism”. The Stronger Together report, based on work with local authorities between 2024 and 2026 to “understand the challenges that different communities face”, also found 38% of people think the UK is very divided, compared to 28% five years ago. Gender-based violence left unaddressed due to “concerns about inflaming tensions” Belong said it had been “steered away” by local leaders from discussions on sensitive issues relating to cultural practices and extremism. It said: “Risk aversion, concerns about inflaming tensions or attracting criticism, being perceived as prejudiced or as taking sides can create a reluctance to engage directly with these topics”. “As a result, opportunities to address problems and to strengthen relationships across communities are often missed”, it said. The report said “issues that fall below the threshold for …

BBC “Discussing” Streaming Partnership With Channel 4

BBC “Discussing” Streaming Partnership With Channel 4

Published by Daniella Wilson

In the wake of Sky’s landmark acquisition of rival public broadcaster ITV, the new BBC boss has revealed that the company is in conversation with Channel 4 about potentially combining their streaming services. Matt Brittin, who took over from former BBC director-general Tim Davie in May this year, faced politicians at a U.K. parliament culture committee on Wednesday, where he detailed the necessity of a British “sovereign platform” that can rival U.S. tech giants like YouTube and Netflix. It comes just two days after the news that Sky would be buying ITV for £1.6 billion. And a combined Comcast-owned Sky and ITV would create a formidable British media group in the face of a mass audience shift to digital platforms and streamers, but it’ll also certainly put fellow cash-strapped PSBs on their toes. “We have had an approach and have had a discussion with Channel 4,” said ex-Google exec Brittin to MPs. “In the world of the ITV-Sky merger, Channel 4 looks very sub-scale. All of these mergers are driven by the need to have scale. …

Anthropic is discussing a new custom chip with Samsung

Anthropic is discussing a new custom chip with Samsung

Published by skeptic

Back in April, Reuters reported that Anthropic was toying with the idea of producing its own AI chips as a means of responding to chip shortages. Now, it would appear that the company is getting serious about this idea. On Thursday, The Information reported that Anthropic was in contact with Samsung to explore a collaboration around the pending chip. However, Anthropic hasn’t yet decided what the chip will be used for, how it will fit into the server, or how powerful it will be, according to the report. When reached for comment, Anthropic told TechCrunch that a diversified hardware stack that includes chips from Google, Amazon, and Nvidia will continue to be pivotal to its compute strategy. On the topic of a potential Samsung partnership, the company said it had nothing further to add. A number of AI companies have sought to develop custom chips — both as a way to create unique hardware for specific compute tasks and to gain a certain amount of independence from Nvidia, which continues to be the undisputed leader …

The Crypto Risk No One Is Discussing

The Crypto Risk No One Is Discussing

Published by Jenni Sidey

With bitcoin hovering near $65,000, down about 50% over the last year, the mood across crypto has become increasingly subdued lately. For most of the 2020s, cryptocurrency transformed from a niche financial experiment into a major political issue. What began as a technology debate evolved into a cultural and ideological battleground, with Republicans increasingly positioning themselves as defenders of digital assets and free markets while Democrats often emphasized consumer protection, financial oversight, and regulatory scrutiny. Aside from worrying about adoption, quantum computing and things like what would happen if Satoshi’s bitcoin ever moved, I see another major risk for bitcoin holders and crypto advocates that isn’t being talked about nearly as much as I think it should It’s not technological, macroeconomic or regulatory—at least not in the way most people think. The real risk is political. And it starts with a simple question: What happens if Democrats come roaring back in 2026 and then win the White House in 2028? For most of the decade, cryptocurrency has steadily moved from being a financial technology story …

Discussing Child Expenses After Divorce or Separation

Discussing Child Expenses After Divorce or Separation

Published by Jenni Sidey

One of the most common causes of tension between divorced or separated parents is, not to many people’s surprise, money. The arguments often center on one spouse saying they don’t have enough, the other saying they’re paying too much, and disagreements about what the money they do have should be spent on and by whom, the latter being a particularly hot topic between parents. Such hostility doesn’t live in a vacuum and can reverberate throughout entire families, negatively impacting the relationship between the co-parents, their relationships with their children, and potentially their relationships with extended family. Moreover, what often accompanies frequent arguing is emotional stress that manifests physically. The worst part? Arguments over financial decisions don’t usually lead to resolution but instead to stalemates that could require judicial intervention, which cost more money — money that could have been spent on whatever the parents were fighting about in the first place. If this dynamic sounds familiar to you and you want to stop the unproductive, destructive conversations, here are my suggestions, based on my years …

Minister Grows Emotional While Discussing Teenage Rape Victim's Case

Minister Grows Emotional While Discussing Teenage Rape Victim's Case

Published by Sam Flores

Darren Jones on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg A minister grew visibly emotional on live TV this morning following a troubling BBC interview with a teenage rape victim. A girl who was raped by two teenage boys told Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that the judge’s decision to spare her attackers jail was like a “rock straight in my face”. Speaking anonymously with her family, she said the move “always made it seem as if what the boys did was not OK, but it was OK in the eyes of the law because they were still children”. Judge Nichoas Rowland said on Thursday he wanted to avoid “criminalising” the “very young” boys. The attorney general, Lord Hermer, is set to review the sentence. The two defendants were also convicted of attacking another victim with a third boy. Both rapes were filmed by the boys and some of the footage was shared online. Chief secretary to the prime minister Darren Jones, who has three daughters, told the BBC that the government is looking at this case “urgently”. He …

Amazon Discussing Potential ‘Apprentice’ Reboot

Amazon Discussing Potential ‘Apprentice’ Reboot

Published by Daniella Wilson

It looks like The Apprentice might be making a comeback. The Wall Street Journal reports that Amazon is discussing a potential reboot of The Apprentice, the reality TV show once hosted by Donald Trump before he went into politics and became the president of the United States. Talks are reportedly in the early stages and the Trump family hasn’t been approached about the idea yet. People close to the matter also told the WSJ that Amazon executives have suggested internally that Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., could potentially serve as the host of the reboot. “Since our acquisition of MGM, we have had preliminary internal discussions about what’s next for ‘The Apprentice’ as a property,” an Amazon spokesman told the WSJ. They also clarified that the potential reboot isn’t in active development. The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Amazon for more details, as well as the White House for comment. Trump hosted the reality show for 14 seasons, from 2004 to 2015. The Apprentice followed contestants as they competed for a job as …

Rival Labour factions understood to be discussing how to remove Keir Starmer as leader

Rival Labour factions understood to be discussing how to remove Keir Starmer as leader

Published by Sam Flores

Labour figures from across rival factions have begun circulating informal proposals for an “orderly transition” of power away from Keir Starmer, the Guardian understands. MPs have shifted discussions from speculating about whether the prime minister could be removed to how – including timelines, potential triggers and the mechanics of forcing a leadership contest. One Labour MP said: “There have been conversations about process. When the time comes, and if the numbers are there, a process will be found.” With no formal mechanism to remove a sitting prime minister, attention has turned to how political pressure can be applied, with one senior party source warning poor local election results could trigger junior ministerial resignations, which would provide “cover for someone to come out from behind”. Starmer has said he is determined to lead Labour into the next general election, but his allies acknowledge he does not have for ever to convince his party. A source speculated the prime minister had nine months to persuade MPs that he can turn things around. Senior MPs said it was …

Trump administration discussing currency swap line with UAE

Trump administration discussing currency swap line with UAE

Published by Sam Flores

The White House has discussed offering a financial lifeline to the United Arab Emirates as the U.S. war with Iran wreaks havoc on the Gulf state’s economy, a White House official told CNBC. The UAE has not formally requested a currency swap line, and plans are not currently being drawn up, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to talk about nonpublic plans. Still, it is being discussed within the administration, the person said. Such a move would provide liquidity in dollars to the oil-rich UAE, but could be politically tenuous for the administration as U.S. consumers grapple with higher prices at home. The UAE and other Persian Gulf nations have been hit hard by the U.S. war with Iran. Tehran has fired troves of missiles at the U.S.’ regional allies, damaging economic infrastructure. Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has also largely choked off oil exports that the UAE depends on for cash flow. Read more CNBC politics coverage The UAE is a particularly close ally of the Trump administration, and has …