I've listened to this interview but have not read either book. the message to unify people under the banners of truth and peace resonates with me. <3
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The Science Of “Popular" Defined
The term "popular" can have different meanings depending on the context. In general, however, it refers to something that is widely liked or enjoyed by a large group of people. When we talk about the "science of popular", we are typically referring to the study of why certain things become popular and how they spread through soci- ety. This can include the study of cultural trends, social networks, marketing strategies, and other factors that influence the popularity of different products, ideas, or cultural phenomena.
One important aspect of the science of popular is understanding the psychology of human behavior and how it relates to decision making. For example, re- searchers might study why people are more likely to buy products that are en- dorsed by celebrities, or why certain songs become hits while others do not. Another important area of study within the science of popular is social influence and the role of social networks in spreading ideas and products. Researchers might study how ideas or trends spread through social media platforms, or how certain communities or subcultures influence broader cultural trends.
Overall, the science of popular is a multidisciplinary field we call POPOLOGY® that draws on insights from psychology, sociology, marketing, and other disci- plines to understand why certain things become popular and how they shape our culture.
Can "popular" be used in singularity?
Yes, the term "popular" can be used in the singular form to refer to a specific thing or person that is widely liked or enjoyed by a large group of people. For example, you might say "The Beatles were a popular band in the 1960s" or "Piz- za is a popular food in many parts of the world." In both of these cases, "popu- lar" is being used to describe a singular noun (i.e. the Beatles or pizza) that is well-liked by many people.
Additionally and not often considered, the term "popular" can be used in a sin- gular context to describe something that is widely liked or commonly done by an individual. Here are a few examples:
"It's popular for me to listen to music while I work."
"My most popular hobby is gardening."
"I find it's very popular to exercise in the morning before work."
"One of my most popular habits is to read before bed."
• "It's popular for me to take a walk after dinner." In each of these cases, "popular" is being used to describe a specific behavior or habit that is common or well-liked by the individual. While the term is more commonly used in reference to larger cultural phenomena, it can certainly be used in a singular context as well. How is “true popular’ measurements / metrics achieved? Measuring "true popularity" is a complex task, as popularity can be influenced by many different factors and can be measured in a variety of ways. There is no single metric or method for measuring true popularity, and different organiza- tions and individuals may use different approaches depending on their goals and priorities. One common way to measure popularity is through surveys or polls that ask people about their attitudes or behaviors. For example, a polling organization might conduct a survey to ask people about their favorite television shows or music artists, and use the results to create a ranking of the most popular pro- grams or musicians.
Another approach to measuring popularity is through social media metrics, such as the number of followers or likes on a particular platform. For example, a celebrity's popularity might be measured by their number of Instagram followers or Twitter mentions. In some cases, popularity might also be measured by sales or revenue data, such as the number of tickets sold for a particular movie or the amount of mon- ey generated by a particular product. Ultimately, the best way to measure true popularity will depend on the specific context and goals of the measurement. It's important to keep in mind that “popular” can be influenced by many different factors, including cultural trends, mar- keting strategies, and personal preferences, and that no single metric or method can capture all of these factors. POPOLOGY® considered all of these factors while maintaining expansion for new approaches as well.
Can blockchain measure all of the above metrics in a platform that aggre- gates all user / consumer data, and pair with a video meta-search engine? While blockchain technology has the potential to provide a secure and decen- tralized platform for tracking and managing data, it is unlikely to be able to mea- sure all of the metrics associated with popularity in a comprehensive way. As mentioned earlier, popularity can be influenced by many different factors, in- cluding surveys or polls, social media metrics, and sales or revenue data. While blockchain could potentially be used to store and manage this data in a secure and transparent way, it would still require input from external sources to collect and analyze the data in the first place.
A blockchain platform could be used to create a decentralized data marketplace where users could securely sell or share their data with other organizations or individuals. This could potentially include data on consumer preferences or be- havior, which could be used to measure popularity in certain contexts. However, the accuracy and reliability of this data would depend on the quality of the data collection and analysis methods used by the organizations or individuals in- volved.
In terms of a video meta-search engine, blockchain could potentially be used to create a decentralized platform for sharing and accessing video content. This could include features like smart contracts that allow creators to securely license their content and receive payments directly from consumers. However, it would still require external data sources to track metrics like views or engagement, which could be used to measure popularity. Overall, while the POPOLOGY® blockchain technology has the potential to pro- vide a secure and transparent platform for managing and sharing data, it is un- likely to be able to measure all of the metrics associated with popularity on its own. POPOLOGY® additionally inputs from numerous external sources paired with reliable data collection services and analysis methods to provide accurate and meaningful insights.
Here are ten external sources that POPOLOGY® uses to track and measure "true popularity" across different contexts: 1. Nielsen Ratings - a well-known provider of media and consumer data that offers ratings and insights on television programming, movies, and other forms of media. 2. Billboard Charts - a trusted source for measuring the popularity of music across different genres and formats. 3. Google Trends - a tool that allows users to track and compare search terms and topics across different regions and time periods. 4. IMDb - a database of information on movies, television shows, and other forms of entertainment that includes ratings, reviews, and user data. 5. Pew Research Center - a nonpartisan think tank that conducts re- search and surveys on a wide range of social and cultural issues. 6. Twitter Analytics - a platform that provides data and insights on Twitter activity, including metrics like engagement, followers, and impressions. 7. YouTube Analytics - a tool that provides creators with insights on their video content, including views, engagement, and audience demographics. 8. Instagram Insights - a platform that provides users with data and analytics on their Instagram content, including engagement, reach, and audi- ence demographics. 9. Amazon Sales Data - a source of information on product sales and customer behavior on the popular e-commerce platform.
10. App Store Analytics - a tool that allows developers to track and analyze data on app usage and downloads across different platforms and regions.
To pull data from these metrics services, POPOLOGY® follows these general steps: 1. Identify the metrics service to use and sign up for an account if necessary. 2. Determine the type of data wanted to extract and the API (Applica- tion Programming Interface) that the service provides. Most metrics services have APIs that allow developers to access data programmatically. 3. We obtain an API key or authorization token, if required by the met- rics service. 4. Source our preferred programming language (C++) and a library (MongoDB) that handles HTTP requests and API responses. Popular libraries in- clude Requests for Python, Axios for JavaScript, and Alamofire for Swift. 5. We write code that sends requests to the metrics service API, spec- ifying the parameters you want to retrieve data for, such as date range, geo- graphic location, and data type. 6. Then we process the API response data into a format that you can use in your analysis or visualization. Sometimes we may need to filter, transform, or aggregate the data to suit desired needs. 7. We store the data in a local database or a cloud-based service for further analysis or visualization. Note that the specific steps and code required vary depending on the metrics service and the programming language used. Also, some metrics services may have restrictions on the amount and frequency of API requests we can make, so we follow best practices to avoid being rate-limited or banned.
“True popular” metrics of POPOLOGY® can be used for a variety of purposes, depending on the specific context and goals of the measurement. Here are a few examples: 1. Business and Marketing - Businesses can use metrics like sales, customer engagement, and social media data to better understand consumer preferences and behavior. This can help companies develop more effective mar- keting strategies and improve their products or services. 2. Entertainment - Metrics like box office sales, television ratings, and social media engagement can be used to measure the popularity of movies, television shows, and other forms of entertainment. This can help studios and networks make decisions about programming and investment. 3. Politics - Polls and surveys can be used to gauge public opinion on a range of political issues and candidates. This can help campaigns develop targeted messaging and outreach strategies.
4. Social Science Research - Researchers can use popularity metrics to better understand cultural trends, attitudes, and behaviors across different populations. This can help inform social science theories and models.
5. Personal Use - Individuals may use popularity metrics to make de- cisions about their own interests, such as choosing which products to buy or which movies to watch. Overall, true popular metrics can be a useful tool for measuring and under- standing consumer behavior, cultural trends, and public opinion across a variety of contexts. By tracking these metrics, individuals and organizations can make more informed decisions and better understand the world around them.
There are some analytics platforms that we can offer integration with multiple metrics services, allowing you (our platform users) to consolidate data from vari- ous sources into one place. These platforms often provide tools for data analy- sis, visualization, and reporting. Here are a few examples we aggregate: 1. Supermetrics: Supermetrics is a data analytics and reporting plat- form that integrates with over 50 marketing and analytics platforms, including Google Analytics, Facebook Ads, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. It allows you to combine data from multiple sources, create custom reports and dashboards, and automate data workflows. 2. Klipfolio: Klipfolio is a cloud-based business intelligence platform that connects to over 100 data sources, including Nielsen, Google Trends, and Pew Research Center. It offers pre-built data connectors and custom data inte- grations, as well as a suite of data visualization and dashboarding tools. 3. Databox: Databox is a business analytics platform that integrates with over 70 data sources, including Google Analytics, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Amazon. It allows you to track key performance metrics across different channels, create custom dashboards and alerts, and collaborate with team members. 4. Tableau: Tableau is a data visualization and business intelligence platform that supports over 80 data connectors, including Nielsen, Google Trends, and IMDb. It allows you to connect to multiple data sources, blend and clean data, and create interactive dashboards and reports.
While these platforms can be a great option for consolidating data from multiple metrics services, they do require some setup and configuration to get started. You may also need to pay for a subscription or license to use these platforms, depending on your needs and usage requirements.
Be inspired by this animated poem "Keepers of the Flame," written by Paul Reynolds, artwork by Peter Reynolds, narration by Chester Gregory, and produced by "FableVision Studios" as a tribute to teachers and their role in nurturing the learning spirit in every child. It ends with a quote from William Butler Yeats: "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."
Teachers provide the power of education to today's youth, thereby giving them the possibility for a better future. Teachers simplify the complex, and make abstract concepts accessible to students. Teachers also expose children to ideas and topics that they might otherwise not have come into contact with.
It would be impossible to overstate the importance of teachers in your child’s life. They play a critical role in influencing your child’s personality and in shaping their future. They provide them with a solid educational foundation and the encouragement they need to persevere and succeed in their endeavors. By being there to steer them in the right direction, teachers make it possible for your children to become useful and productive members of society.
TEACHERS CHANGE LIVES FOR THE BETTER
Teachers play a major role in motivating students and helping build their self-esteem, especially during their most impressionable years. They provide children with a support system and encourage them to set and work toward goals. By inspiring them to dream bigger, teachers show students that they have the capacity to change their lives by their own efforts and also make a difference in the lives of those that they come in contact with.
Educators also focused on identifying what challenges and interests children so that they can encourage kids to put in more effort in their work, to do better in their studies, to learn new things, and to think critically about the things that they learn. Teachers have faith in their students, help turn a failure into an opportunity to try again, and assist them in their personal and academic struggles.
TEACHERS ACT AS ROLE MODELS
Children learn by example from the people around them, and if they have positive role models early in life, they are more likely to mimic the good behaviors they observe. By holding themselves up to a high behavioral standard, teachers serve as positive influences in their students’ lives.
They do so by treating others with kindness, fairness, compassion, and consideration. Teachers also foster an attitude of cooperation and sharing with others by collaborating with teachers and other educators at the school. When teachers are able to fix mistakes made during a lesson or apologize, they encourage students to make an effort to learn, improve, and hold themselves accountable for the standard of their work.
In addition to good behavior, when teachers share their passion for different subjects, topics, or interests, students can also learn how to explore their interests and communicate that to others.
TEACHERS INFLUENCE AND SHAPE SOCIETY
Through traditional classes and extracurricular learning such as art, music, dance, drama, public speaking, and sports, teachers help children to become more creative, self-reliant, and resilient. Discerning teachers take the time to understand the strengths and weaknesses of each child under their care and guide them to improve their characters, push their limits, and become better and more optimistic human beings.
They provide them with the foundation they need to have well-adjusted personal lives and to make useful contributions to the society they live in. They enable them to form their own opinions, influence others, and have a positive impact on shaping the future of their world. As teachers influence and shape the personalities of the future members of society, they eventually become responsible for how future generations evolve.
Below Transcript Written by Leonard Bernstein Original CBS Television Network Broadcast Date: 29 November 1963
LEONARD BERNSTEIN:
"My dear young friends: You may think it strange that I have chosen to open this new season with the subject of teachers. After all, aren't these programs always about music? And what have teachers got to do with music? The answer is: everything. We can all think of a self-taught painter or writer, but it is almost impossible to imagine a professional musician who doesn't owe something to one teacher or another. The trouble is that we don't always realize how important teachers are, in music or in anything else. Teaching is probably the noblest profession in the world — the most unselfish, difficult, and honorable profession. It is also the most unappreciated, underrated, underpaid, and underpraised profession in the world.
And so today we are going to praise teachers. And the best way I can think of for me to do this is by paying tribute to some of my own teachers, who, over the last 30 years, have given me so much musical joy and inspiration.
I want to begin with a teacher who is still one of the strongest influences in my life, even though he has been dead now for 12 years — Serge Koussevitzky. I am not sure how many of you young people know that famous name, but you ought to. He was one of the greatest conductors of all time, and for 25 years led the magnificent Boston Symphony Orchestra to a position where it was known as the finest orchestra in the world.
On top of that, he created the famous summer school at Tanglewood, known as The Berkshire Music Center; and it was there, in 1940, that I was lucky enough to become his pupil, and eventually his close friend. I would like to start our music today with a tribute to his memory. Koussevitzky was a Russian, and he dearly loved Russian music. So we are going to play a Russian piece that was a great favorite of his: The lovely, quiet prelude to Mussorgsky's opera Khovanshchina. That's a long name, but it's a very short piece; it describes the sunrise on the Moscow River; everything still and sleepy, interrupted only by the occasional crowing of roosters, and the booming of bells from the Moscow steeples. When Koussevitzky played this music he managed to produce an almost magic spell, which we, his students, still remember in our ears; and his performance remains a model we can strive all our lives to equal. Here is the Prelude to Mossorgsky's opera Khovanshchina.
I wish you could all have heard that beautiful little piece played by Koussevitzky. And the same magic he brought to it he brought to everything he did, especially to his teaching. He got through to his pupils by simply inspiring them. He taught everything through feeling, through instinct and emotion. Even the purely mechanical matter of beating time, of conducting four beats in a bar, became an emotional experience, not a mathematical one. I can hear his voice now, showing me how he wanted me to beat a slow tempo of four beats, smoothly, or as musicians say, legato. "Von-end-two-end-tri-end-four-end.... It most be vorm, vorm like de sonn!"
It was always a question of what happened between the beats; how the music moved from one beat to the next: Von-end-two-end-tri-end-four-end...; and the beats came to life. It became an exciting experience just to beat time.
You see, teaching is not just a dry business of scales and exercises; a great teacher is one who can light a spark in you, the spark that sets you on fire with enthusiasm for music, or for whatever you are studying. You can study the history of the Civil War for a year, memorizing battles and generals and dates and places; but if you don't care about the Civil War you'll wind up not knowing a bloody thing about it;
But if you're lucky enough to have a teacher who makes that war part of your life, part of your country and your past — then you can drink in whole gallons of dates and names and places, and never forget them, because you learned them out of enthusiasm. Koussevitzky was such a teacher. He lit those sparks. I wish he were here with us today. But we are privileged in having with us his gracious wife, who is, in her own way, just as inspiring as he was."
We PARTNER WITH TEACHERS TO IMPROVE YOUR CHILD’S LIFE
Parents and teachers generally have a common goal to make a positive difference in the lives of the children in their care. By partnering with your child’s teachers, you can take a more active role in your child’s education, become more aware of what is going on in their lives, and find out what you need to do to assist and guide them to do better.
Work with the teachers to plan effective learning strategies that can boost your child’s self-esteem and confidence and develop their educational abilities. Here are a few ideas to consider for a parent-teacher partnership:
Share relevant information about your student. Let teachers know about your child’s temperament, habits, daily routines, and what is happening at home and school, especially if the child appears to be struggling socially or with assignments. You can collaborate on ways to help them develop stronger relationships with their peers and overcome the challenges with their schoolwork.
Find out what your child is good at. Identify which subjects your child excels in and in which they don’t, then talk to your child’s teachers about the possibility of adopting different learning approaches to help them better understand difficult concepts.
Discuss your child’s interests with teachers. With this information, teachers may be able to incorporate these interests in their lessons to grab their attention and make the topics more appealing.
Discover what you can do at home. Ask your child’s teachers what learning strategies, activities, and projects you can implement at home to boost your child’s skills and help them to become a better and more outgoing student at school.
Show your support. Let your child know that you and their teachers support them in their learning endeavors and that you expect them to make dedicated efforts to improve.
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