Remember the summer of 2020? For a few days, Instagram was a sea of black squares. It was a well-intentioned gesture of solidarity, but what did it accomplish? This is the central problem with modern “slacktivism.” We have confused public performance with meaningful action, trading the hard work of social
Silicon Valley has a story it tells itself: a brilliant founder has a disruptive idea, a savvy venture capitalist provides the funding, and together they
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The world of digital finance, also known as “Fintech,” promises a brighter future. With slick apps and friendly interfaces, it claims to be “democratizing finance”
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Every day, we are bombarded with news about the Dow Jones, the S&P 500, and the NASDAQ. A green arrow is presented as a sign
Every time the economy gets tough, the same tired advice resurfaces: “cut out the lattes,” “cancel your subscriptions,” “pack your lunch.” This narrative, which puts
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When we think of political corruption, we picture briefcases full of cash exchanged in smoky backrooms. But this cartoonish image distracts us from the real
We call our planet “Earth,” a name that betrays a profound ignorance of its true nature. Our world is a water world, dominated by the
When we think of political corruption, we picture briefcases full of cash exchanged in smoky backrooms. But this cartoonish image distracts us from the real
That sleek new smartphone in your pocket has a secret: it was designed to die. The same applies to your laptop, smart TV, and even
Remember the summer of 2020? For a few days, Instagram was a sea of black squares. It was a well-intentioned gesture of solidarity, but what did it accomplish? This is the central problem with modern “slacktivism.” We have confused public performance with meaningful action, trading the hard work of social
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