Social media and harmful user-generated content: a responsibility that can no longer be ignored
Media . SocietyRecent incidents following the spread of dangerous viral challenges on social media call for an urgent intervention to hold platforms accountable
Canceling “Cancel Culture”: Ja oder Nein?
Culture . Media . SocietyGerüchte, Lügen, Skandale, Kontroversen und viel, viel Drama. Niemand hat gesagt, dass die Welt der Prominenten ein Zuckerschlecken ist, schon gar nicht für die sogenannten “Celebrities”. Ständig im Auge des Sturms, ist ihre Popularität so zerbrechlich wie Glas: Alles, was sie sagen oder tun, kann und wird normalerweise gegen sie verwendet werden. Indem wir die
Think before you tweet & beware before you share
Health . Media . SocietyI firmly believe that everything happens for a reason, but in retrospect, I never imagined that something like this pandemic could take place, not even in my wildest dreams. Since this coronavirus nightmare began, we bumped into a reality we had never faced before. Waking up to this new reality is tough and mentally exhausting,
Apart from learning: how Coronavirus is undermining a generation’s future
SocietyOver the last months, thousands of children and teenagers have spent their days alone in front of a screen – this raises difficult questions about the future of a generation.
“I spend more time in the sky than on land”
AuthorsWhen you fly on a plane, do you ever wonder who is that person sitting behind the closed door? Lets open it slightly and find out! 🙂 -Hi Gleb! How are you? -Hi, I am very happy to be here today, thank you for inviting me to this interview. -Thank you for agreeing. Lets start
37-meter canvas painted using ash
CultureThe Hermitage is opening an exhibition of one of the most famous contemporary Chinese artists, Zhang Huang. “In the Ashes of History” is the name of the exposition, which presents over 30 works by the artist. The display, housed in the state rooms of the Neva Enfilade of the Winter Palace, contains more than 30
Theater, decorations and cosplay — what in common?
Culture . Student lifeHave you ever thought about who makes all those beautiful decorations that appear in the city before Christmas? It turns out that the same people do this as the scenery in the theater and cinema! And this is a difficult job with calculations and selection of materials. We spoke with Alexandra, a student from Saint-Petersburg
The Born Identity: a conversation about identity and cultural backgrounds
Culture . SocietyBeing the child of two generations of emigrants is not always easy, and it can sometimes pose challenges to the perception of one’s own identity. I have investigated these implications with my friend Basem.
To have a book is to have a treasure
CultureWhat makes books so magical and captivating? How is it that reading is so powerful, and allows us to take the most special journey without moving from the couch? Many say that after the dog, the book is man’s best friend. That may be true, don’t you think? At least that is what my interviewee
Dreaming bigger, singing louder
Culture . MusicPursuing your dream career when you are young can be really tough, especially when you are told there is no use in working on your passion. However, sometimes luck meets constancy and dedication, and then the magic happens. And if not, tell Lucía Zimmerer about it! This 21-year-old student and bartender comes from a small