These renderings were made from the body scans of six different people, all who were 5 feet 9 inches tall and 172 pounds. V = the body’s volume, or the amount of fluid that would fill a container the same size as the body, in liters. With a BMI of 25.4, they are all technically […]
The Disapproval Matrix
Where does criticism come from, and how should you handle it? Look no further than Ann Friedman’s Disapproval Matrix. Critics: These are smart people who know something about your field. They are taking a hard look at your work and are not loving it. You’ll probably want to listen to what they have to say, […]
What Would Your Name Be If You Were Born Today?
I’m sure many of us are familiar with the Social Security Administration’s annual list of most popular baby names. The database, which dates back to 1880, can also be used to look up popular names by state and territories, as well as track the popularity of a name over time! (The name Jenny was most […]
100 Years of “The Perfect Body”
One of my favorite sections from Tina Fey’s 2009 bestseller Bossypants deals with body image: I think the first real change in women’s body image came when JLo turned it butt-style. That was the first time that having a large-scale situation in the back was part of mainstream American beauty. Girls wanted butts now. Men […]
Two Fascinating, Potentially NSFW Charts
I’m not sure exactly why I find these charts — depicting the various subjects and categories that turn people on and how they differ between men and women — so interesting. Well, duh it’s related to sex so it’s naturally intriguing. But I think for me, the science and research behind human attraction has always been captivating […]