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Critical Thinking

The Women Feeding Africa: Why International Women’s Day Must Celebrate Rural Heroines

Every 8 March, the world celebrates International Women’s Day—a moment to honor women’s achievements and renew the call for gender equality. Yet, for millions of women in Africa, the daily reality is still one of backbreaking labor in the fields, with little recognition or reward. These women produce up to 68% of the continent’s food, but own only a fraction of the land and face … Continue reading The Women Feeding Africa: Why International Women’s Day Must Celebrate Rural Heroines

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Critical Thinking

Why Are Some People More Drawn to Rigid, Dogmatic, or Extremist Ideologies?

I recently participated in the online presentation of the book by Leor Zmigrod’s The Ideological Brain. Note that I haven’t read the book but the presentation was very thorough and this is what I retained. This book offers a groundbreaking synthesis of neuroscience and psychology to explain why certain individuals are more susceptible to rigid, dogmatic, or extremist ideologies. Drawing on peer-reviewed research and experimental … Continue reading Why Are Some People More Drawn to Rigid, Dogmatic, or Extremist Ideologies?

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Critical Thinking, Work and Life

Conscious Unbossing: How Gen Z is Redefining Leadership at Work

Gen Z is rewriting the rules of the workplace. Unlike previous generations, these young professionals, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, are actively rejecting the traditional corporate ladder. They’re not just avoiding management roles; they’re embracing a philosophy called “conscious unbossing.” This isn’t about laziness or lack of ambition. It’s a deliberate choice to prioritize well-being, autonomy, and meaningful work over titles and hierarchical … Continue reading Conscious Unbossing: How Gen Z is Redefining Leadership at Work

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Critical Thinking, Nature, Politics

A Climate for Sufficiency: Redefining Prosperity Within Planetary Boundaries

The Hot or Cool Institute in Berlin has released its latest report, A Climate for Sufficiency, as part of the 1.5-Degree Lifestyles series. This document is more than a technical analysis, it’s a call to rethink how we live, consume, and envision the future of our societies. At its core, the report asks: What does it mean to live well within the regenerative limits of … Continue reading A Climate for Sufficiency: Redefining Prosperity Within Planetary Boundaries

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Critical Thinking, Politics

Climate Denial as a Political Strategy: How Populism Exploits Psychology to Block Change

The debate over climate change has long moved beyond scientific consensus. Today, denying climate change is not just a fringe belief—it is a deliberate political strategy, carefully crafted to build consensus by exploiting deep-seated psychological mechanisms. This is the argument put forward by Alon Tal and Shlomit Paz in their recent article for Nature Climate Change. Their analysis reveals how populist movements weaponize distrust, identity, … Continue reading Climate Denial as a Political Strategy: How Populism Exploits Psychology to Block Change

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Critical Thinking

Why Are Women Still Underrepresented in the Hard Sciences?

Every year on 11 February, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a reminder of the persistent gender gap in fields like physics, engineering, and computer science. Despite decades of progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in these “hard” sciences. Why? Is it a lack of self-confidence, insufficient guidance in high school, or are we simply waiting for more women to … Continue reading Why Are Women Still Underrepresented in the Hard Sciences?

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Critical Thinking

Aporia – The Power of “I Know That I Don’t Know”

Aporia—an ancient Greek term—describes that moment of genuine perplexity when a question resists easy answers. It’s not ignorance; it’s the realization of how little you truly understand. This state of productive confusion is the quiet before the breakthrough, the pause before transformation. And if you’ve ever launched a project, a business, or even a bold idea, you’ve almost certainly encountered it. Socrates and the Art … Continue reading Aporia – The Power of “I Know That I Don’t Know”

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Critical Thinking, Politics

The Deadly Cost of Climate Inaction

The Human Toll of a Warming Planet Every year, the warnings get louder. The numbers get worse. And yet, the world’s response to climate change remains dangerously slow. The latest report from the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change lays bare a grim reality: climate inaction is not just an environmental issue—it’s a public health catastrophe. In 2025, 12 out of 20 key health … Continue reading The Deadly Cost of Climate Inaction

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Politics

Climate Change: Nature-Based Solutions for a Resilient Future

Climate change and biodiversity loss are two of the most pressing challenges of our time. While they are often treated as separate crises, they are deeply interconnected—and so are their solutions. Among the most promising strategies to address both is the implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS): actions that protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural ecosystems to tackle societal challenges, including climate mitigation and adaptation. The … Continue reading Climate Change: Nature-Based Solutions for a Resilient Future

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Critical Thinking, Politics

How Nature and Silence in Urban Design Boost Mental Health

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than half of the global population now lives in cities. And this will likely be the case for your children, grandchildren, and their descendants: by 2050, 68% of the world’s population will live in urban areas. Billions of people will need housing, often in cities where density has already reached extreme levels, and where new challenges must … Continue reading How Nature and Silence in Urban Design Boost Mental Health

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Critical Thinking, Nature

Why Adolescents May Be More Speciesist Than Adults

Most adults say they care deeply about animals. Yet, many continue to consume meat regularly — a contradiction known as the meat paradox. Interestingly, this paradox doesn’t emerge overnight. It begins to take shape during adolescence, a critical developmental stage when moral values, social norms, and personal identity start to collide. Recent research from the UK sheds light on how adolescents, compared to adults, may … Continue reading Why Adolescents May Be More Speciesist Than Adults

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Critical Thinking, Politics

Why Loneliness Is Now a Global Health Crisis

It doesn’t knock. It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t always look like sadness. Loneliness creeps in quietly—into crowded cities, into digital conversations, into homes filled with noise but void of connection. And now, the World Health Organization (WHO) has made it official: loneliness is not just a personal struggle—it’s a global public health threat. A Cigarette a Day? Try Fifteen. Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General and … Continue reading Why Loneliness Is Now a Global Health Crisis

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Critical Thinking, Politics

How Companies Sacrifice Human Rights on the Altar of Profits

In the unceasing pursuit of economic and financial success, many companies often overlook a critical aspect of their operations: human rights. This harsh reality, known to many, has been corroborated by scientific research, particularly a study titled “Big profits, big harm? Exploring the link between firm financial performance and human rights misbehavior.” The Study: An Overview The research, conducted by Elisa Giuliani and her team, … Continue reading How Companies Sacrifice Human Rights on the Altar of Profits

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Critical Thinking, Politics

The Pitfalls of Climate Messaging

Today effective climate messaging is more critical than ever. Yet, even as awareness grows, there’s an alarming gap between understanding and action. A new study carried out in the US reveals that people often misjudge which personal behaviors significantly impact carbon emissions. This revelation is crucial for Europe too, where climate change awareness is relatively high, but action must follow suit. Misplaced Beliefs: A European … Continue reading The Pitfalls of Climate Messaging

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Creativity, Critical Thinking, Inspiration, Purpose, Random Thoughts

Navigating Life’s Uncertainty: AI and Spirituality

Reflecting from northern Thailand, I explore life’s big questions amid rapid change and rising AI. Using ChatGPT as a modern oracle, I asked about spirituality, God, and prayer—and shared diverse, thoughtful answers. This post invites you to reflect on technology, uncertainty, and living with intention today.

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Creativity, People and Places, Politics

When Politics Hurts: The Conflict, Connection, and Unspoken Pain We All Carry

We often talk about politics as if it’s something outside of us — distant, disconnected.
But what happens when it seeps into our relationships, our identities, our hearts?

Today, I saw more clearly how our personal stories and lived experiences shape the way we show up in the political space. How our pain, our history, and our longing for belonging all get projected into the public sphere — often without us realizing.

Whether it’s an American grappling with their country’s choices, or a Jewish person reckoning with the actions of the Israeli government — behind every opinion is a human story.
This post isn’t about taking sides.
It’s about remembering our shared humanity in a world that so often forgets it Continue reading When Politics Hurts: The Conflict, Connection, and Unspoken Pain We All Carry

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Creativity, Inspiration, People and Places, Politics

Grit, Growth, and Everyday Courage in Nepal

What does hope look like when you’re building a life from scratch—with no safety net, no shortcuts, and no guarantees?
In this interview, I speak with the owner of a small hotel in Nepal about dreams, resilience, and what it means to keep going—day by day, with intention and grit. Born of curiosity and edited through challenge (between the relentless heat and a MacBook that kept freezing), this story is for anyone navigating uncertainty and choosing to begin again and again—because they dare to dream, and they’re determined to create. Continue reading Grit, Growth, and Everyday Courage in Nepal

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Critical Thinking, Politics

Why It Is Important to Celebrate May Day

The celebration of May 1 as international workers day, holds a rich history and diverse significance across the globe. I think it is still crucial celebrating it for honouring the past struggles of workers, raising awareness about current labour issues, advocating for workers’ rights, and fostering a sense of solidarity and community among workers worldwide. The Historical Roots of May Day The origins of May … Continue reading Why It Is Important to Celebrate May Day

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