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The term “shithole country” made headlines around the world in 2018 – coined by Donald Trump, politically charged, deeply offensive. But what happens when this expression is used not to disparage, but to educate? This article sheds light on the origin of the term, its impact – and why my website shitholeworld.com deliberately uses this name to highlight injustices. Origin…
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We live in a time when the prevailing feeling is that everything is going down the drain. Climate, democracy, social justice — crises everywhere. And yet, change is not the end of the world. It’s an invitation. The question is not whether humanity will change, but how. Do-gooder used to be a derogatory term. Today, it is a concept with…
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We live in a world where anything can be said – but much remains unsaid. Between headlines and shitstorms, comment wars and clickbait, language has somewhat lost its reputation as a tool for change. Yet that is what it has always been: the first and most powerful means of influencing societies – for better or for worse. Words that shake…
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We live in a time when there is no shortage of problems – but often a lack of attention, courage, and attitude. Climate crisis, social inequality, political corruption, digital surveillance: the list of global abuses is long. But they are often overlooked, ignored, or downplayed. Why? Because looking away is more comfortable than speaking out. Yet it is precisely this…
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Anyone who spends time online knows that the freedom to remain anonymous can be a real blessing — and sometimes a challenge. Anonymity protects, emboldened and gives a voice to those who would otherwise remain silent. But it can also serve as a shield for hate and misinformation. How does this fit together? And why is this balancing act so…
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