w(e)ed like to be listened to
Authors . PoliticsWe(e)d like to be listened to. And we made it clear. Activism toward cannabis legalisation proliferates in Europe and the world, especially in recent years. Not only medical, but also recreational use is advocated and would be greeted by many as a great news. However, governments seem completely dumb to these requests, and no referendum
The Dream of a Connected World
Media . PoliticsIt all began with the dream of a connect world; now this very same dream is setting the world apart. Who can say that has never accepted the terms and conditions of any social platform online without reading it first? I certainly cannot. And, my guess, neither can you. That is why we are completely
SOCIAL NETWORKS
Uncategorized“I fear the day when technology surpasses our humanity. The world will only have one generation of idiots ”Albert Einstein. Social networks are becoming increasingly important in our lives. Surely you will agree with this statement, not only has allowed us to reduce distance and time by the rapid transfer of information, networks make us
What do children know about sex?
Health . SocietyNecessity of sex education in schools is a controversial question. Many older people consider it inappropriate to speak about intimacy with children openly. However, does it really make sense? I can speak for sure about my native country. Therefore, in Russia there is no sex education at basic obligatory schools at all. The system works
Do Americans Understand Friendship?
Authors . CultureAmerican friendships are superficial. Period. It has taken nearly a decade for me to come to this realization. I have spent more time in my twenties as an ex-pat than I have as an American living in the United States. The problem doesn’t just lie within social relationships but also within lifestyles. Americans are consumers.
Technology: Do we control it or does IT control us?
Authors . Culture . SocietyParents of young kids who have been using technology in order to entertain them have realized a basic truth: they lost the battle. Their kids are now dependent on the screens to be entertained. It is a fact that we live on a new technological era, in which our technological devices have become fundamental in
Humanity needs Humor
Society . UncategorizedHumor covers countless aspects, whether socially, culturally, economically or politically, thus accompanying the human being since its existence. It has no restrictions, it is transversal and crosses continents and oceans, provoking a wide range of expressions in those who feel it and in those who practice it. It is because it belongs to everyone and
Field Trip to SZ Druckhaus
ExcursionsRight before the Christmas Holidays, on December 10th, the group of Professional Communication in Munich had their third field trip to the SZ Druckhaus. The SZ is characterized by open-minded and independent newspaper, and has their own printing press. The printing plant of the publishing house Süddeutscher Verlag is located within the outskirts of Munich,
Empathy can save lives
Health . SocietyThe number of elderly people dying at their homes and being found there after long periods of time, is increasing. According to the british General Household Survey, the percentage of households with 65 years old residents or older is 6.7 percent of all households. This fear is shared by a growing percent of the elderly
Field Trip to the Süddeutsche Zeitung
ExcursionsOn December 10th, Professional Communication’s students made the third field trip of the semester: we went to the press office of the Süddeutsche Zeitung. It was a different and great experience since we had only been to broadcasting media companies, and here we were able to see for ourselves how a printing company works and