Recently, “civil disobedience” has gained media attention. But what does it mean? Is peaceful revolution really a new concept?
People Watching: Spring
As the seasons change, so does the narrator’s grip on…
People Watching: Winter
The narrator is alone, adrift in their empty apartment, a…
People Watching: Fall
Marlène has left. The world's silence echoes a deep void…
People Watching: Summer
In the pulsating Paris nightlife, two souls meet and become…
Hyperreality: When We Care for the Unreal
The concept of reality is culturally and philosophically debated, notably through figures like Plato. In modern times, the emergence of technology and thinkers like Jean Baudrillard shifted perspectives, emphasizing "simulation" and "hyperreality." Baudrillard argued that society now prioritizes simulacra—ideas detached from their original truths—over reality, reshaping our understanding of existence in an increasingly artificial world.…
On Civil Disobedience
Civil disobedience, rooted in non-violence, public engagement, and media attention,…
Could you win a Fight with your younger Self?
Imagine standing in an open playground, late summer afternoon, with…
Hyperreality: When We Care for the Unreal
The concept of reality is culturally and philosophically debated, notably…
Challenges in Teachers’ Working Conditions at European Schools
Local teachers face significant challenges, as they have limited control…
Simulation or Reality: how can we know?
Have you ever thought about the possibility that you could…
Could you win a Fight with your younger Self?
Imagine standing in an open playground, late summer afternoon, with…
A Guide to Writing Critical Commentaries
Many students, especially those in S6 and beyond, are required…
Could you win a Fight with your younger Self?
Beating a 10-year-old in a fight doesn’t seem too hard of a task. Would you be proud of yourself for winning that fight though?
Hyperreality: When We Care for the Unreal
Baudrillard’s notion of hyperreality highlights society’s focus on simulacra over reality, reflecting a shift in our perception of truth.
The Science of Burnout
Burnout is becoming more and more prevalent in our society. How do we fix it?
Challenges in Teachers’ Working Conditions at European Schools
Local teachers struggle with fluctuating schedules and salaries, facing financial stress while trying to maintain work-life balance amid uncertainties.
Dystopia – or just Tomorrow’s News?
Dystopian futures are not to be confused with sci-fi ones – and we may be living in one.
Your Procrastination is your biggest Enemy – here’s why
We all know the feeling of putting something off for longer and longer, hoping it will somehow resolve itself. However, this habit could be more dangerous than we think.
International Women’s Day
International Women’s day on the 8th of March celebrates the women in our lives and efforts towards an equal society.
You are More than the Number on your Report Card
Grades may reflect part of your academic performance, but they don’t define who you are or what you can do.
The Search for Enough
I have learned one thing: the only person who can save me is me. I am not who I was.