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El paso del mito al logos

En nuestra época de instantaneidad, es imprescindible filosofar: intentar acercarse a la verdad individual.

Donald Trump’s Consequent Encounters With Death

On September 16th, the Secret Service spotted a man hiding in the bushes on the outskirts of the Trump International Golf Club in Florida. He had a rifle in hand, ready to fire at the former president of the United States who was about 300 to 500 yards away on the golf course.

Russia Passes New Immigration Laws: Stricter Rules, Legal Challenges, and Consequences for Immigrants

Russia’s choice to prioritize control over fairness leaves thousands of migrants to navigate a legal system stacked against them. The country’s future depends not just on security but on how it treats those who come seeking a better life

Apple Defeated in Landmark Tax Decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union 

On September 10th, 2024, Apple was fined €13bn euros in back taxes, ordered by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to be paid to Ireland.

Human Rights Watch is Concerned over Congolese Trial Sentencing 37 to Death 

Thirty-seven men, including six foreigners, have been sentenced to death in Congo earlier this month, September 2024, over an attempted coup d’état last May

X Set for Return to Brazil Following Weeks-Long Blackout

Since Friday, August 30th, Brazilian users of the social media platform ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter) have been unable to legally access the platform following its ban by the country’s Supreme Court, which was preceded by a legal battle with the platform’s owner, Elon Musk.

Vice President Harris and Former President Trump Go Head to Head- Who Will Be Victorious?

With the election fast approaching, most polls find Vice President Harris with a slim lead both in the overall vote count but also in most key battleground states, putting the pressure on her to maintain her momentum in the final weeks before November 5th.

Argentina, todos los cambios de fondo son difíciles 

Argentina se encuentra en un momento crítico respecto a su situación económica y política.

The Silent Struggle: Racism and The Harsh Reality of Being a Tajik Immigrant in Russia (Part 1) 

From xenophobic discrimination in housing, employment, and daily life, particularly in the aftermath of the Crocus City Hall terror attack to the analysis of personal anecdotes, the piece highlights the severe challenges Tajik nationals endure in a society that marginalizes non-Slavic minorities.

Season 4 of Emily in Paris: So Much Happens That Absolutely Nothing Happens

I was not exactly rushing to binge on the new season of Emily in Paris, but I could not resist. I had to see how much more drama Emily could stir up. Spoiler alert: it’s moving to Rome.

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Do We Have Free Will? A Look Into Both Schools of Thought.

The question of whether humans possess free will has been a captivating topic of debate since the time of the Ancient Greeks. This discussion...

From Stamps to Sonny Angels: The Psychology Behind Collecting

Regardless of the items, collecting is an action fundamental to the human experience. Why do we collect and what does it say about us? I fell down a deep rabbit hole pondering over this question and I am happy to share my findings with you.

Gen Z Retrospective: The Menendez Brothers

On the night of August 20th, 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez, 21 and 18, entered their Beverly Hills home with shotguns in their arms and took their parents’, José and Mary Louise ‘Kitty’ Menendez, lives. What folllowed were chaotic years, bringing us to now, after serving 35 years in prison and a resurgence in their case. How has society's perspective changed?