This article explores the psychological hardship frontline healthcare workers are facing due to an overload of suffering and a lack of resources. The human capacity for empathy has its limits, and the Canadian healthcare system is pushing the envelope. Whilst we often fetishize empathy, we must remember that it is human to feel overwhelmed in the face of so much suffering and exhaustion. We need to create ways to talk about losing empathy, to normalise and humanise the experience, and to invite those who have lost touch with it back into the fold. Read full article here
Oddities
Why Do Modern Pop Songs Have So Many Credited Writers?
The music industry has changed dramatically over the last few decades – with the number of songwriters credited on number one hits more than doubling. This is due to a combination of factors, including money, the computer and a changing definition of what songwriting is. For example, if The Beatles’ classic “I Feel Fine” was released today, it would likely have four writers credited instead of two, due to the influence of producers, samples and interpolations. With the rise of lawsuits, artists now preemptively add songwriter credits to their songs, even if the similarities between their song and the source material are coincidental. It all goes to show that the music industry is becoming more complex and competitive. Read full article here
Merv
March 29, 2023
