Ban on Political Advertising Threatens Nonprofits
Meta has banned political advertising on its networks. Experience shows that this measure has also affected non-profit organizations.
Let Yourself Be Bored
Boredom, often seen as unproductive, is a powerful catalyst for creativity and strategic thinking. When external stimulation fades, the brain's default mode network activates, boosting idea generation and reflection.
The Power of Camp Friendships: Why Connections Formed in Nature Last a Lifetime
There’s a reason people talk about “camp friends” with a special kind of nostalgia. Camp friendships are different — deeper, faster, more authentic. Something about living together in nature, without phones or distractions, creates a unique type of bond that young people rarely experience in everyday life.
Reduced Opportunities for Cross-Generational Mentorship and Skill Transfer
In many communities traditional pathways for transferring skills and knowledge between generations are diminishing. This reduction in cross-generational mentorship affects cultural continuity, personal development and practical skill acquisition. Students, apprentices...
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...
Eurovision and Olympics: can culture be separated from politics?
As the Olympic Games and Eurovision once again claim political neutrality, ongoing wars, selective bans, and public protests expose how fragile that statement really is. By comparing the IOC’s and EBU’s inconsistent decisions on participation, this article questions whether events built on national representation can ever be apolitical — and whether continuing to pretend so only deepens public distrust.
AI music is flooding the charts around Europe
Until recently, AI music was mostly seen as a novelty and was not taken seriously. With the launch of AI music generators such as Suno and Udio, however, AI music has shifted from something to laugh at to something to be genuinely concerned about.
Myth: “Only perfect students volunteer.” Reality: “Volunteering is for Everyone”
There is a persistent – and harmful – myth that volunteering is only for “good students,” “super social people,” or those who already have their life together. But real youth volunteering tells a very different story.
