In debates about school curriculum planning, it is common to hear: “ philosophy is overly theoretical,” or even stronger claims: "it is detached from the practical realities of everyday life, it is useless”. In this sense, even if these claims were true and philosophy was, in fact, completely disconnected from the world, it does not imply that it is useless. Anyone who dares to practice it, soon discovers how intellectually stimulating philosophy can be. That being said, this

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Source: https://pixabay.com/illustrations/euros-bill-digital-binary-null-5632480/ The preparation phase of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) plan to digitalise the euro has successfully concluded and is on track to be implemented by 2029. The digital euro is an electronic means of payment similar to banknotes and coins, issued by the central bank and available to everyone within the eurozone. The ECB argues that digitalisation would support financial inclusion, protect privac

Through an extended dialogue with contemporary artist Erin Ilkcan Aslan, this article examines how emotions, intuition, scarcity, reputation, and narrative influence the art market, just as much as pigments, canvas, or time.

Photo by UMA media Yesterday, many investors started celebrating Christmas early because Nvidia’s blockbuster Q3 earnings report hit the market. There was a lot of anticipation before the release, as Wall Street projected positive results that were not only confirmed but ultimately exceeded. Many experts suggest this report could trigger a continued surge in AI investment. However, what potential pitfalls can lurk beneath this rosy picture, and will the music really never sto

Power and Principles- this time with NATO (specifically the EU countries). Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-bunch-of-bullet-like-objects-on-a-blue-background--gk8BqMhYrw . I. A New Era of European Defence: Motives and Obstacles How is it that the subject of European rearmament has managed to find its way into domestic conversations with no accessible change in sight?  What happens when a soldier lies in the face of adversity and is made to follow an AI-generated respons

Breaking news... or is it anything unexpected? Newly released emails contain the first direct allegations of misconduct linked to Donald Trump's involvement with the convicted sex trafficker Jeffery Epstein. What does this entail for Trump and his administration? How is Washington reacting to this?

We all remember how Trump boasted that his friends made millions on the pause on tariffs in April. This led several Democrats to accuse Trump’s associates of insider trading (trading on non-public information). Needless to say, those claims were instantly denied. However, if they are ever proven right, there is still hope that justice will be served. The same can’t be said about a scandal that happened a couple of days ago… Source: Torok, D. (2025, April 2).  Trump showing a

Source: unsplash.com by Alex Knight 1. Introduction: A Utopian Socialist Future The International Monetary Fund has recently released estimates that AI could affect as much as “40 percent of jobs around the world,” with some roles being replaced and others enhanced to boost productivity. Furthermore, a 2023 study from OpenAI, OpenResearch, and the University of Pennsylvania have found that approximately 20 percent of U.S. job tasks may be exposed to AI. From an economic pers

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Joint article with Ryan Dillmann Pexels/Creative Vix At the historic NATO summit in The Hague on 25 June 2025, alliance members agreed to raise direct defence spending to 3.5% of GDP, with an additional 1.5% allocated for civil preparedness, security infrastructure, and the defence industrial base by 2035. This decision has been the direct result of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and various other world tensions, prompting a renewed need for rearmament. Outside