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Imagine a place where we wanted to connect, laugh, learn and debate, turning into an arena of shouting, fear and polarization. That‘s exactly what we are experiencing today: social networks are no longer just digital meeting places, but powerful drivers of conflict, hatred and even real violence. But what‘s really behind this — and how can we escape this spiral?…
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You’ve seen it before: on the subway, in cafés, in schoolyards — everywhere you look, young people are staring down at their smartphones. They seem almost remote-controlled: checking notifications, swiping through stories, watching reels — and hardly anyone is looking at the real world anymore. This phenomenon has been given a name that’s both funny and disturbing: smartphone zombies. But…
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Whether it’s Taylor Swift, Lionel Messi or Kim Kardashian — their lives are meticulously followed, idolized and sold millions of times over. But what’s behind modern celebrity culture? How has the entertainment industry turned it into a billion-dollar business? Why does everyone want to be a superstar today — and what does that mean for a generation that seeks self-worth…
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In advertising you see perfect lives — new cars, stylish apartments, designer clothes. And suddenly, you feel that tug in your stomach. “I want that too!” Seconds later, you’re scrolling through online shops as if they hold the answer to your inner emptiness. Welcome to the hamster wheel of modern consumption. I shop, therefore I am Needs no longer arise…
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Artificial intelligence is changing our everyday lives faster than we can say “algorithm” – and that is both a blessing and a curse. Let’s take a look at the opportunities, risks and pitfalls of digital thinking machines – and ask: Who is actually controlling whom here? Everyday magic – What AI gets right Imagine this: your lights turn on as…
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Beauty used to be relative, but today it’s often a product, carefully designed by brands, media and influencers. Cosmetics companies, fashion conglomerates and beauty startups invest billions to sell an ideal — an ideal that’s thin, tanned, flawless and retouched. Filters, Photoshop, targeted advertising: all of this constructs a reality that hardly anyone can achieve. Casting shows do the rest…
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We live in the age of AI, map the human genome and reach distant planets, and yet still wage wars like we did a thousand years ago. Why do we still resolve conflicts with violence? Let’s explore the question of what prevents us from becoming more peaceful — and what we could do about it. War in the age of…
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Our world is at a crossroads. Inequality, instability, and systemic breakdowns are evident everywhere – yet the media rarely focuses on the big picture. Here’s a clear look at what really matters. 1. Climate justice: The super-rich as major contributors to climate change The richest 10% of humanity are responsible for about two-thirds of global warming since 1990. The mere…
