Going vegan can save the planet, and this is why Big Food wants you to stay ignorant
The environmental crisis is no longer a distant threat—it’s here, measurable, and worsening. Global temperatures are rising, ecosystems are collapsing,…
What does it mean to be trigender: comprehensive guide
If you’ve heard the term “trigender” and questions popped into your head, you’re not alone. In a world where most…
How the world got hooked on illicit drugs, and why we need to view this as a global threat like climate change
By Ian Hamilton, University of York It has taken decades for some to accept the devastating effects of climate change…
People forgot how humans look like because of social media — and here’s how to get out of that
There’s a quiet but unsettling shift happening in how we perceive people. Social media, once a way to connect, has…
What does Mundus sine Caesaribus mean and why did it end on Jay Graber’s t-shirt
The digital agora buzzes with the ceaseless clamor of voices, a landscape increasingly dominated by the titans of tech, the…
What is the World Health Organization: a deep dive into its role, funding, and impact
The World Health Organization (WHO) is one of the most influential international organizations in the field of public health, playing…
The Gilded Age novel that helps explain our fascination with Luigi Mangione
By Max Chapnick, Boston University/The Conversation A good-looking young man with a mysterious past carries a loaded gun, ready to…
Failing in a filthy capitalist and white-centric world is a victory
Failure is one of the greatest taboos in modern society. It’s the scarlet letter of the so-called self-made world, where…
What is the World Economic Forum in Davos, and why does it matter?
Every January, the world turns its attention to the small Swiss town of Davos, where leaders in politics, business, and…