Learning from Jane Austen
Love, Marriage and the Power of Literary Legacy Introduction Jane Austen (1775-1817), a prominent English novelist of the early 19th century, is celebrated for her keen insights into the human condition, with her novels having captivated readers throughout the world for over two centuries, as they offer a window into the socioeconomic and political-cultural […]
Healthy Humans on a Healthy Planet in a Healthy Future
Meditations on Conviviality, Sustainability and Anti-Fragility In an age marked by rapid technological advancements and global interconnectedness, environmental crises and social upheavals, the necessity for vision towards a healthier and more harmonious future has never been more pertinent. The philosophical investigation of conviviality, sustainability, and anti-fragility and their intersectional intertwinings might offer profound insights […]
Back to the Roots: King Arthur and Masculinity
Regarded as one of the most important epic stories in the European geographical space, the Arthurian legend has continuously and repeatedly fascinated creators of most various backgrounds and with a vast diversity of expression modes throughout the centuries, resulting in its presence in (almost) all representation media, from novels to movies, cartoons to theatrical […]
Intergalactic Travel and Humanity as a Multiplanetary Species
A vision for the future as intergalactic travel: humanity becomes a multiplanetary species The vision of intergalactic travel and of humanity’s transition to a multiplanetary species is no longer confined to the realms of science-fiction and gradually captures the imagination of people from various realms of the arts, politics, social analysis, among many others. […]
Leadership: A Glimpse into the European Experience
Leadership is a multifaceted and complex phenomenon, particularly in the diverse and dynamic political landscape of Europe. In that particular geographical space, it has been shaped by a diverse array of individuals who have left indelible marks on their nations and the broader continent. European leaders have often been at the forefront of global […]
Sprinters – Are They the Epitome of Peak Physical Performance at the Olympics?
Sprinters, this organic machines of unbelievable power, explosion and reaction times Usain Bolt (born 1986) reached a speed of 27.8 miles per hour (44.72 kilometers per hour) in 2009 at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin. That is almost double the average human’s top speed, which is about 15 miles per hour (24 kilometers […]
Why We Love
Insights from Helen Fisher and John Gottman Love is a universal, complex, profound and multifaceted emotion that has fascinated humanity for centuries: from philosophers to scientists and poets, humans have been searching for the meaning and mechanisms of love. Two prominent researchers, Helen Fisher (born 1945), a biological anthropologist, and John Gottman (born 1942), […]
The Olympic Games in Feminist Perspective: A Critical Analysis Post-#MeToo Movement
The Olympic Games, a global spectacle of athletic prowess and international camaraderie and one of the most celebrated and watched events worldwide, have long been regarded as a symbol of human athletic achievement, international unity and individual excellence harnessing collective excellence. However, a critical feminist perspective reveals deep-seated issues gender, power, and inequality that […]
Education and Future Excellence
Education as Catalyst for the Sustainable Recalibration of the Future In an era of rapid technological advancement, shifting societal dynamics, and complex global challenges, the role of education has never been more critical. The traditional educational systems that once served as gateways to knowledge and success are now facing a need for reformation. This […]
Individual Identity and the Greater Good
Navigating Liquid Modernity, Totalitarianism, and the Visions of a Victorious Expansion towards the Stars Late modernity is a complex and dynamic era marked by rapid technological advancements, globalization, and the continuous reshaping of social structures. In this context, the concepts of individual identity and the greater good have gained renewed significance, presenting both opportunities […]