Soft power is increasingly being used to influence mainstream culture and thinking in order to assert political dominance. What is it, and what role does it play in today’s world?
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…
What is happening to Music: the beginning of the end?
Author: Nikita Beljatski Have you ever found yourself listening to new songs and feeling that something is not right? The music is either too ordinary or too monotonous? You are not the only one since it is confirmed by countless studies and professionals that music, especially modern pop music, is on the decline in quality. Nowadays, many artists choose to make simple music by using common musical templates…
Serial Killers: Born or made?
Experts in psychology, criminology, and neuroscience, including Dr. Scott Bonn,…
Ramadan and Lent: Beyond Fasting, What Truly Sets Them Apart?
Author: Hindou Aïd Ngom This year, Lent for Catholics, Ramadan for Muslims,…
Is Power corruption? Does it mean respect?
Analysis of Powerless by Lauren Roberts, in the Social injustice…
A Journalistic Dilemma
Reflexions On a Meeting With a Reporter Author: Olivia Pataki…
An Introduction to Bouldering
Bouldering—a form of rock climbing—has emerged in popularity in recent…
Simulation or Reality: how can we know?
Have you ever thought about the possibility that you could…
Naval Ravikant’s Way to Happiness
Naval Ravikant, a successful entrepreneur and investor, discovered that wealth…
Sylvia Plath´s Fig Tree Analogy
In Sylvia Plath’s "The Bell Jar," protagonist Esther Greenwood grapples…
Jousted by a Bull of a Beast
An experimental poem contrasting disciplined dance with chaotic self-shaming evokes alienation and guilt, leaving a sharp, bitter taste.
People Watching: Winter
Empty apartment, echoing loss. Grief and the mundane intertwine. Memories unravel, twisting love and guilt. A longing to be seen consumes the narrator.
Wildfires in LA: the Reality of Climate Change
Recently, wildfires have ravaged California. With climate change posing an ever bigger problem, we have to take preventative measures to prevent the catastrophes.
The Path Away from Justice
Today’s legal system promotes lawfare, creating a climate where individuals risk arrest for minor infractions, undermining personal freedoms.
Franclim Caetano – Interview
The article covers Portuguese artist Franclim Caetano, his work, the evolution of craftsmanship, and the significance of artisans
People Watching: Fall
Marlène’s gone. Silence reigns, a void where love flourished. The world failed to warn, leaving me with only fading memories.
Now I Know What Loneliness Is
This collection delves into longing and loneliness, using vivid imagery to express vulnerability and nostalgia for lost connections.
People Watching: Summer
A chance encounter in Paris led to a profound connection with Marlène, transforming my summer into a vibrant, memorable experience.
Fireworks: Fun for Some, Dangerous for All
Fireworks bring excitement, but their bright colors and loud noises pose dangers to people and animals with potential injuries and chaos