Tags: Society

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.

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?

Charity Galore: IE’s Volunteerism Fair Returns

On October 9, Campus Life, in association with the Charity and SDG Club, held a bustling volunteer fair. Multiple local organizations from Segovia participated...

UK Quits Coal: The End of a 142-Year Legacy in Power Generation

It has been 142 years since the United Kingdom became the birthplace of coal power. However, as of September 20, 2024, the country has officially turned its back on decades of history, establishing itself as the first major economy to do so with the closure of its last coal power plant in Nottinghamshire. 

Sentir poco, sentir demasiado

¿En algún momento del día te has parado a pensar cómo te sientes?

El paso del mito al logos

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

Argentina, todos los cambios de fondo son difíciles 

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

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Georgia’s Political Crisis: Protests Erupt Over EU Membership Suspension

Protests erupted throughout Georgia after the government suspended EU membership talks until 2028, demanding democratic reforms and closer EU ties. As a country with a population of 3.7 million, its stability and sovereignty are critical in the region. Following the government's decision to halt EU membership negotiations until 2028, Georgia has seen a rise in protests and political unrest in recent weeks. At nationwide rallies in Tbilisi, thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets to demand democratic reforms and renewed commitment to the EU. Georgia's long history of protecting its stability, and sovereignty, and efforts to strengthen its links with the West are highlighted by the government's efforts to handle this crisis. 

History’s Shortest Term of Martial Law: 157 Minutes of Fear In South Korea

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea unexpectedly declared martial law in the country for the first time in 50 years, prohibiting political activities...

When in Doubt, Meditate it Out 

Life as a member of the IE community can be stressful—whether you’re a student or a teacher, one thing we can all agree on...