When “I’ll Work for Lockheed Martin” Stops Being a Meme
Behind the engineering meme of “I’ll just go to Lockheed Martin” lies a serious ethical issue: defence engineering offers stability and prestige, but not the astronomical wealth often promised to undergraduates. As the industry grows and the world demands more weaponry, engineers have to confront the ethical responsibility that comes with where they choose to apply their skills.
How anxiety affects Gen Z in Europe and what socioligsts suggest (written by a Gen Zer)
According to many reports, Generation Z is more stressed, unhappy and worried than the previous one. The reasons behind this phenomenon are more than an accident. They are entrenched with political, historical, climatic, social and cultural factors. In this article we go deep into each of these issues, trying to understand what Gen Z is experiencing and why.
Was Timothée Chalamet actually wrong about opera and ballet?
Let us pause for a moment: Timothée Chalamet’s remark on opera and ballet was not just provocative, but strangely loaded, coming from someone raised so close to that world. Delivered with a smirk, it sounded less like observation and more like dismissal. That is precisely what makes the comment — and the backlash to it — worth examining.
A Nation of Beekeepers: How Slovenia Turned Honey into Heritage
Beekeeping in Slovenia is more than a rural activity. From UNESCO recognition to family workshops like Belakapa, it remains a cultural tradition that connects people, landscapes and generations.
Decolonising Language: How Words Shape Power, Identity, and Freedom
Language is never neutral. Everyday terms like “Middle East,” “Third World,” and “ethnic” still echo colonial perspectives that place Europe at the centre and cast other cultures as the “other.” Decolonising language means recognising these hidden power structures and rethinking the words that shape how we see the world.
Susanne Siegert: Understanding the Holocaust Matters More Than Just Knowing Facts
Knowledge of the Holocaust is important, but it does not protect against antisemitism, says Susanne Siegert, journalist and TikToker specialising in Holocaust.
How can we fall in love with Europe again?
European culture - music, art, food, stories, and traditions form the true heart and soul of united Europe, connecting people across borders in ways that politics, markets, and institutions never can.
Super Bowl – Just a show or road to peace?
The Super Bowl has become an eventful night not only for the American sports-loving community but for people all around the globe. While it is meant to be an exciting...
The Skills We Take for Granted: What Didn’t Exist 20 Years Ago
Twenty years ago, the world looked remarkably different. The iPhone hadn't been invented yet, social media was in its infancy, and many of the skills we use daily didn't even exist. Let's explore the abilities that have become second nature to us but would have seemed like science fiction in 2005.
