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The revolutionary power of diverse thought
“From populist demagogues, we will learn the indispensability of democracy,” says novelist Elif Shafak. “From isolationists, we will learn the need for global solidarity. And from tribalists, we will learn the beauty of cosmopolitanism.” A native of Turkey, Shafak has … Continue reading
Thousands demonstrate in Europe ahead of European Parliamentary elections
With just a week to go before the European parliamentary elections take place, tens of thousands of people, opposed to nationalist agenda’s, took to the streets in cities right across Europe.… READ MORE : https://www.euronews.com/2019/05/19/t…
Facebook’s role in Brexit — and the threat to democracy
In an unmissable talk, journalist Carole Cadwalladr digs into one of the most perplexing events in recent times: the UK’s super-close 2016 vote to leave the European Union. Tracking the result to a barrage of misleading Facebook ads targeted at … Continue reading
How Twitter needs to change
Can Twitter be saved? In a wide-ranging conversation with TED’s Chris Anderson and Whitney Pennington Rodgers, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey discusses the future of the platform — acknowledging problems with harassment and moderation and proposing some fundamental changes that he … Continue reading
The surprising decline in violence
Steven Pinker charts the decline of violence from Biblical times to the present, and argues that, though it may seem illogical and even obscene, given Iraq and Darfur, we are living in the most peaceful time in our species’ existence.
“Final Offer” DUST Original Sci-Fi Short Film – Exclusive Premiere
“Final Offer” by Mark Slutsky A down-on-his-luck lawyer awakes in a doorless room to find he’s been selected to negotiate on behalf of the human race.
RSA ANIMATE: Smile or Die
Acclaimed journalist, author and political activist Barbara Ehrenreich explores the darker side of positive thinking.
Millionaire Brexit donor targets 140 remain MPs in general election | Politics | The Guardian
Financier Jeremy Hosking takes aim at Labour heartlands and says he wants no backsliding on Europe Source: Millionaire Brexit donor targets 140 remain MPs in general election | Politics | The Guardian
Simon Anholt: Which country does the most good for the world?
It’s an unexpected side effect of globalization: problems that once would have stayed local—say, a bank lending out too much money—now have consequences worldwide. But still, countries operate independently, as if alone on the planet. Policy advisor Simon Anholt has … Continue reading
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