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Category Archives: Culture, Society & Humanity
Nikola Tesla: The Genius Who Changed the World
Nikola Tesla was a man born of lightning and destined to illuminate the world, yet he died in a lonely hotel room, forgotten by the very civilization he helped build. From his childhood in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the legendary … Continue reading
About Mobile Phone Addiction
With your phone, you can… put it away! I only switch on my outdated iPhone 5 once or twice á day to check if somebody has called or texted me. Header image is courtesy of Craiyan.com, resized by me. Related:
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Ukraine at 35
On August 24, Ukraine marks 35 years of independence It has been a turbulent three and a half decades, to say the least, and the country is now moving inexorably toward the brink of collapse. Riven by corruption, in the … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Society & Humanity, International Politics, War & Terror
Tagged EU, NATO, Russia, Ukraine
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The Planet is Getting Greener, and That’s a Good Thing
Heartland Institute Research Fellow Linnea Lueken talks about how the Earth is greening, meaning plant life is increasing – it’s one of the benefits of climate change that is often ignored or dismissed. Short Summary: Plant life is integral to … Continue reading
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters on 9/11, JFK, Gaza, and Why the Israel Lobby is Trying to Destroy Him
There’s never been a legitimate criminal investigation into 9-11, the deadliest terror attack in US history. Roger Waters is trying to change that. Roger Waters—legendary Pink Floyd co-founder and one of the world’s most outspoken advocates for peace and justice—is … Continue reading
Code for the People | A Film by Bao Nguyen
The open web is arguably the world’s most vital invisible utility–and it is under siege. We have traded a free internet for a collection of walled gardens. Today, a handful of digital landlords use algorithms to dictate our reality, while … Continue reading
Boycott Eurovision
1,100+ musicians call on fans to boycott Eurovision over Israel. Artists and cultural workers have accused the contest of helping whitewash Gaza “genocide” More than 1,100 musicians and cultural workers have signed an open letter urging fans, performers, broadcasters, and … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-War & Non-Violence, Culture, Society & Humanity, Music & Performance
Tagged Gaza, Israel, Palestine, Zionism
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Björk Calls for Greenland Independence
“The chance that my fellow Greenlanders might go from one cruel colonizer to another is too brutal to even imagine,” the Icelandic musician wrote on Instagram, hitting out at both Donald Trump and Denmark. The US President has repeatedly hinted … Continue reading
Merry Christmas, Italy
The prime minister has urged her office staff to “rest properly” during the Christmas holidays Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has made a grim forecast for 2026, wishing her office staff a happy Christmas while warning them to brace for … Continue reading
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Tagged Giorgia Meloni, Italy
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Israel’s Hilltop Youth: Thou Shalt Not Kill
Residing on outposts often neighbouring areas populated heavily by Palestinians (not to be confused with Israeli settlements) the Hilltop Youth are known for their extreme religious nationalism. Mostly made up of young people between the ages of 16 and 25, … Continue reading
Against the Grain 