Space Nazis? The problematic use of Nazism in sci-fi media
An alarming trend seems to be taking shape in general science fiction media. Nazis are increasingly normalised as the antagonists in various fantasy and sci-fi settings. Ever since their defeat
Read MoreThere is not enough political correctness
Cancelled! In an era where social media has become the beacon of vindication in conservatory-leaning circles, buzzwords such as political correctness and cancel culture have become inescapable in shaping the
Read MoreRecord Rainfall in California: A Lethal Cocktail with El Niño and Climate Change
As California faces an unprecedented wave of floods, experts point to the powerful combination of El Niño and the looming spectre of climate change. The Golden State, renowned for its
Read MoreReconceptualising Climate Change
Is the recent plastic pellet ocean our future? Seemingly innocuous, recent events have made us realise that nurdles are starting to become a real plague for our environment. But, thinking
Read MoreSelf-Declared Alpha Males Will Destroy Us All: The Dangerous Rise of Hypermasculinity in Social Media
The rise of hypermasculinity has taken over social media in the last years, with “alpha-male” podcasts and “mentors” like Andrew Tate propagating traditional (yet harmful) male traits to millions of
Read MoreModern day sexism: Jo Koy shocks the world during the Golden Globes
As Hollywood eagerly anticipated the release of the Barbie movie, a storm of controversy has surrounded the film over allegations of embedded sexism within its narrative. The iconic toy’s transition
Read MoreHouthi rebels attack container ships – exposing the fragility of our globalised world
The imagery was quite impressive: a ‘James Bond-style’ infiltration on a transport ship, complete with helicopters and Kalashnikovs. The incident, which happened on a freighter off the coast of Yemen,
Read MoreCrucial decision for the American Elections – Is Trump going to be ruled out from the 2024 ballot?
Tensions are boiling these days in American society. The recent decision from the Supreme Courts of Colorado and Maine to scratch off Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot due to
Read MoreA Blinding Spotlight: The Reality of Expectations for South Korean Celebrities
In recent years, South Korean entertainment has tremendously risen in fame, with South Korean music, movies and TV shows quickly becoming internationally known and recognised. This upsurge was not instantaneous
Read MoreDoes this mean we save the planet?
“The world does not belong to us”. These were the words King Charles III brought forward in his opening summit at the COP28 (conference of the parties) climate conference, which
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