Star System as a Failed System?
Media . SocietyIn recent years, it is increasingly common to see a well-known celebrity in a television series or in a movie. It is a clear method used by large and small production companies to increase audiences and thus the benefits obtained from an audiovisual production. A user who follows an influencer on social media is likely
How do we handle with “filters”?
Media . SocietyRecently, a blogger’s complaint about the “filtered spots” on Xiaohongshu (a Chinese app) drew a lot of attention, as it stemmed from a blue cottage in Sanya’s Qingshuiwan (Clear Water Bay) which was mentioned as a “secret spot for awesome photos”. But it was only after a visit that the so-called secret spot was nothing
Welcoming The Revival of Tourism in Bali, Indonesia
UncategorizedCovid-19 which has hit since early 2020 has paralyzed the joints of the tourism business. Large-scale social restrictions or PSBB (the term for restrictions during covid in Indonesia) have made the sector worse off because tourists limit their activities. One of the areas with the most visitors in Indonesia, the island of Bali, was severely
Corona Proteste in Deutschland: Ist der Wahnsinn noch zu (s)toppen?
Authors . PoliticsNatürlich sollten friedliche Proteste, welches Thema sie auch betreffen, zulässig sein. Und selbstverständlich gibt es zu keinem Thema eine 100 Prozent einheitliche Meinung. Leider sind die aktuellen Corona Proteste bei weitem nicht mehr als friedlich einzustufen. Bei diesen „Spaziergängen“ wird massenhaft gegen das Gesetz verstoßen und vor Gewalt gegenüber der Polizei nicht zurückgeschreckt. Die Mehrheit
Out of water – out of breath
UncategorizedThe climate change crisis seems to extend just from a fiction or bleak predictions to our every day lives. Even though Czech people are quite conservative, 4 out of 5 people start to think, that climate change might be a real issue. If we want to be pessimistic, there is a great chance that in
Bike sharing in Czech Republic
UncategorizedTranscript of interview with my dear friend Petr Dvořák 1 . Hey Pete, could you introduce yourself and what do you actually do? Hi Dominik, I currently study marketing same as you. I am 22 years old and I was born and raised in Prague. Currently I work for Rekola – Czech bike sharing project.
A 19-years old firewoman
Climate Change . Culture . SocietyBlog post by Caterina Cainca Images showing dead kangaroos and entire forests burning have reached every single part of the world. I am talking about Australia and the huge consequences this island has been dealing with during the last years and that led to the so-called Black Summer. The story I am about to tell
No planet, No food, No life
UncategorizedWhy is climate change? We’re facing with climate change which is one of the most serious issues in the world. How climate change affects you depends on who you are and where you live. Some are suffered from extreme weather events such as flood, drought, and typhoon, others feel threatened by rising sea levels. The
There’s No Recycling in Survival Mode
UncategorizedAccording to Forbes, the most important elements for human survival are food and water. Now, imagine you take those away from someone for days and ask them to care about climate change. They won’t. Humans need to take care of their daily needs to be able to worry about issues that will happen in a
The climate crisis calls for action
Climate Change . Politics . SocietyIf the climate rally that took place on October 25th in the capital of Spain demonstrates anything, it is that climate change is no longer the belief of a few individuals who fight for the cause to the rhythm of The Beatles and with the peace symbol as their mantra. Climate change has become a