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Staying Informed Without Losing Yourself: Finding Balance in a World of Constant News

One of the most significant developments throughout history has been the speed of communication and thus, the sharing of information. But how can we manage and find balance in a world of constant news?

The Art of Creative Restriction: Doechii’s Ticket to Being the 3rd Woman to Win Rap Album of the Year in History

Doechii stood on the Grammy stage, gripping the award like she was still convincing herself it was real. The crowd roared, but for a moment, it all faded. She wasn’t here by accident.

David Lynch: A Legacy of Surrealism and Fearlessness

Lynch recently passed away on January 15th, at the age of 78. Despite the shared sense of grief from film fans all around the world, this quote from him brings comfort to all those who admired him and will continue to. 

Why Does Everything Have to Be a ‘Core’?: Analyzing Why Gen Z Is So Obsessed with Categorizing Themselves

In the age of TikTok and Instagram, Gen Z has turned self-expression into a shopping spree, quickly becoming known for their obsession with aesthetic trends, often broken down into “cores.” But what happens when your self-worth depends on what “core” you identify with? Let’s take a closer look at how these micro-trends are reshaping identity and driving a dangerous cycle of overconsumption.

Six Observations on the Japanese Culture

By Alexandra Marie Charlotte Stahl When I sat down with my sister in Tokyo for a traditional tea ceremony, as she enjoyed a fluffy Japanese...

Alba Hurup Larsen: Driving Change and Inspiring a New Era for Women in Motorsport

Danish driver Alba Hurup Larsen was fifteen years old when she signed with Tommy Hilfiger to drive in the 2025 F1 Academy season and will be sixteen when the season begins. So what does this mean?

Madrid, Languages, and Limitations

You can't fully participate in another culture without its language. Without it, you are constantly reminded that you are a stranger and the world is gradually closing around you.

De lo que no se habla sí existe

Vivimos tiempos de ideas desordenadas. Esta enfermedad asintomática se despliega con prisa y buena letra; está dentro de las instituciones, en las cafeterías, en...

Happiness vs. Meaning: Do We Have to Choose?

The media is obsessed with the idea of happiness, bombarding us with guides like ‘10 changes to transform your life’. The constant messaging creates...

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.

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LOTR: Sméagol(Gollum) and the Duality of Man’s Nature

Join us for a discussion of the human mind through the lens of The Lord of the Rings, as we explore the complexity of Sméagol (Gollum), the corrupting nature of power, and what his emotional conflicts reveal about society's moral struggle.

¿Se está convirtiendo Estados Unidos en una oligarquía de “big tech”?

El ex-presidente Joe Biden, en su discurso de despedida, advirtió al pueblo estadounidense sobre la formación de una oligarquía “de extrema riqueza, poder e...

Spain’s Housing Crisis: A Matter of Affordability

In recent years, Spain has faced an increasingly complex housing market landscape, with prices spiking dramatically. Whether for locals or foreigners, buyers or sellers, or the state and consumers, housing has become a matter of central concern.