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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
Asteria – ESMA 2016
Deux astronautes partent à la conquête d’une planète inexplorée mais une situation incongrue va mettre leur mission à rude épreuve. Two astronauts go to the conquest of an unknown planet but an unusual situation will put their professionalism to the … Continue reading
The Google city that has angered Toronto
Canada is not Google’s lab rat, say those protesting plans to build a smart city in Toronto. It was meant to be a vision of how we will all live in future – a smart city built from the internet … Continue reading
Brazil: Teachers and Students Prepare General Strike Against President Bolsonaro — Truth Troubles
(THIS ARTICLE IS COURTESY OF BRAZIL’S 247 NEWS) TEACHERS AND STUDENTS STOP AND PREPARE GENERAL STRIKE AGAINST BOLSONARO In practically all the country, teachers, students and servants of the education crosses arms in protests against the project of dismantling of … Continue reading
How to recognize a dystopia – Alex Gendler
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-reco… The genre of dystopia – the ‘not good place’– has captured the imaginations of artists and audiences alike for centuries. But why do we bother with all this pessimism? Alex Gendler explains how dystopias act as … Continue reading
“The Secret Smoker” – of Greater #Manchester and its #climate problem… by Claire Stocks — manchester climate monthly
Claire Stocks, who wrote a great account of her time in London with Extinction Rebellion, has produced a short story/metaphorical exploration of GM Climate policy. It’s here Meanwhile, there’s this old cartoon that is sadly still all-too-relevant… via “The Secret Smoker” … Continue reading
Banksy in the Rebellion – Melissa on the road
This graffiti appeared in Marble Arch, London, after the latest Extinction Rebellion protests, on Thursday night. Suspected Banksy! […] Source:https://melissa-on-the-road.blogspot.com/2019/04/banksy-in-rebellion.html?
Sci-Fi Short Film “The New Politics” | Presented by DUST
“The New Politics” by Joshua Wong Make Games, Not War It is the year 2056, and the two major political superpowers are on the brink of war with one another. In order to settle their major disputes they choose to … Continue reading
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A young Bosnian refugee family ends up in a small village in the Netherlands after getting a residence permit in 1994. Absurd situations arise as they are trying to make this new world their home.
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
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