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🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

‘Bitter Christmas’: even feelings are designed. It's up to you

The article critiques the current trend in literature and film towards autofiction, highlighting how it has influenced the portrayal of human experiences and emotions.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Friedrich Nietzsche: "In love, there is always something of madness, and in madness, there is always something of reason"

Friedrich Nietzsche's famous statement about love explores the paradoxical nature of human relationships and how they reflect deeper psychological needs.

Mar 19 • 20:29 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Who is Lyndal Roper? This is why she is receiving the Holberg Prize.

Australian scholar Lyndal Roper has been awarded the Holberg Prize for her innovative research on understanding historical perspectives on human experiences.

Mar 17 • 08:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Theater: "Were these pieces of information helpful?"

Artificial intelligence has made its way into theater, not only as a tool in creative processes but also as a central theme, raising questions about authorship and human-robot interactions.

Mar 16 • 15:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Sentimental Value' Finds Beauty in Humanity Beyond Family Turmoil; Read Review of Oscar Winner for International Film

The movie 'Sentimental Value' is praised for its ability to find beauty in real human emotions while navigating complex family situations, standing as a remarkable piece from Danish filmmaker Joachim Trier.

Mar 16 • 02:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Giannis Ioannou: "…the 'normality' is, often, the most difficult thing to deconstruct…"

A production of Henrik Ibsen's masterpiece 'A Doll's House' is showcased by the Loxodox team at the Beckett Stage in Athens, delving into complex human emotions and societal pressures.

Mar 13 • 08:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TRAINING DIARY ⟩ Reiko Kolatsk: disappointment is human and capturing it is a very beautiful part of photography

Reiko Kolatsk, the photographer for the Estonian biathlon team, discusses the significance of capturing emotions in sports photography.

Mar 11 • 19:42 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Life & Tech

Weather Forecast: Partly Cloudy, Like Our Relations

The article discusses the weather forecast, emphasizing its partly cloudy nature, and draws an analogy to the complexities of human relationships, particularly through the lens of Hebrew songs on clouds.

Mar 11 • 14:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Skin, Muscle, Sweat Carry Emotions"... Sharon Eyal's 'Jackie' Premieres in Korea

Sharon Eyal's contemporary dance piece 'Jackie' makes its domestic premiere in Korea, showcasing extreme physical expression and the fragility and strength of human beings.

Mar 11 • 09:26 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Why do we sometimes stop to smell gasoline or rain?

The article explores the human attraction to certain scents, such as gasoline and rain, and how these odors are linked to memories and emotions in the brain.

Mar 8 • 08:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Curious? Go and hug it, feel it

A reflective narrative exploring the emotional journey of a girl and a bear, symbolizing the complexities of human-nature relationships.

Mar 6 • 03:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

"The pleasure of forgiveness is sweeter than the pleasure of revenge".. Wise people explain the secret

A program titled 'The Wise said' explores the concept of forgiveness, combining Islamic wisdom and Western thinkers' views on its profound impact on human life.

Mar 5 • 22:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence Learns to Read Emotions at the University of Oulu – The Model Seeks Its Peers Worldwide

Researchers at the University of Oulu are developing an AI model that can recognize human emotions through behavioral cues and micro-expressions.

Mar 5 • 08:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Colors Speak, Conversations Bring Fragrance: The Scent of Love Merges in Holi

The article reflects on the significance of colors during the festival of Holi, highlighting their emotional and psychological impact on human experiences.

Mar 4 • 04:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

The five careers related to emotions that AI will not be able to replace?

The article discusses five careers that are unlikely to be replaced by artificial intelligence due to the necessity of human emotion, understanding, and experience in those roles.

Mar 2 • 09:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Does sorrow bring us closer to God or distance us from Him?

The article discusses whether sorrow brings individuals closer to God or distances them, exploring historical and philosophical perspectives.

Mar 1 • 19:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Life & Tech

Beck: How is it going, various people I read about in the media were asked this morning

The article discusses the varied responses people give to the simple question 'How is it going?', reflecting the spectrum of human emotions and circumstances.

Mar 1 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sanremo Celebrates Music. But Behind Every Note, It Is the Brain That Conducts the Orchestra

The Sanremo Festival evokes emotions and memories, but the true orchestration is conducted within the human brain, illustrating the complex relationship between music and brain activity.

Feb 25 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Accepting the Truth in Its Essence

The article discusses the duality of sweetness in nature versus the unpredictable bitterness of human emotions and experiences.

Feb 25 • 13:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Sanna: The feeling of shame is still constant

A reflection on the enduring nature of human emotions amid a tumultuous external world.

Feb 25 • 06:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

What Science Really Knows About the 'Love Hormone'

The article explores the role of oxytocin, often referred to as the 'love hormone,' in human emotions and its biological functions beyond romantic love.

Feb 23 • 16:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What the Stoic Phrase by Seneca Means: 'A Man Without Passions Is So Close to Stupidity That He Only Needs to Open His Mouth to Fall Into It'

The article explores the meaning of a quote from Stoic philosopher Seneca, emphasizing the importance of passions in human life.

Feb 22 • 22:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

What Really Happens When You Fall in Love with an Artificial Intelligence?

The article explores the phenomenon of people developing emotional connections with artificial intelligences (AIs) that simulate human interaction, raising questions about the nature of love and whether these connections are real or merely algorithmic.

Feb 20 • 14:17 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

"I wanted to show that we are all just human even though we are these clowns"

The article discusses the human aspect behind the public personas of entertainers, revealing their shared vulnerabilities and emotions.

Feb 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rivalry between siblings suggests that baboons feel jealousy like humans

Researchers studying baboons in Namibia observed sibling rivalry, revealing behaviors indicative of jealousy similar to human emotions.

Feb 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What it means when a dog touches you with its paw

Dogs communicate a lot through their paw touches, indicating emotions and needs to their human companions.

Feb 14 • 17:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Valentine's Day and Love

The article reflects on the universal nature of love and the fears humans have about fully engaging in it, comparing human love to that found in nature.

Feb 14 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

When the right wine arrives at the wrong moment

Giulia Latini's new book explores the emotional connections we have with wine and relationships, comparing human interactions to choosing a wine.

Feb 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Can artificial intelligence feel us?

The article discusses the evolving question of whether machines can possess feelings, amid advancements in affective computing that attempts to bridge the gap between rigid numerical logic and fluid human emotions.

Feb 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

When the therapist is a robot

Many people are opting for AI apps over human therapists, finding comfort in the machine's rapid responses and perceived understanding of their emotions.

Feb 11 • 03:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lion Ceccah presents his Eurovision song for this year

Lion Ceccah introduces his new Eurovision song that explores themes of control and emotional awakening.

Feb 7 • 18:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Letters from Iran - Shiraz, January 20, 2026: 'We had said to ourselves, 'the more of us there are, the less risky it will be'

In response to the Iranian regime's tightening control and the recent massacre, Le Figaro features voices from Iranian citizens who bravely share their experiences and emotions amidst the ongoing turmoil.

Feb 7 • 09:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Investigators and veterinarians reveal the 5 most emotionally intelligent dog breeds in the world

According to a veterinarian consulted by Newsweek, certain dog breeds are better at sensing human emotions, which include classic breeds known for their empathy and emotional understanding.

Feb 6 • 11:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Monstrous Emotions, There Was a Purpose

The article explores the darker emotions of anger, gluttony, pride, lust, envy, laziness, and greed, questioning whether they are truly harmful or have a deeper evolutionary purpose.

Feb 5 • 20:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

Wave of emotion as first Gazans return to their loved ones amid devastation

The first Gazans have returned home through the Rafah Crossing, experiencing profound emotions as they reunite with loved ones amid ongoing devastation from Israeli airstrikes.

Feb 4 • 16:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The availability bias and the fruitless illusion of winning a lottery prize

The article discusses how excitement, fear of missing out, and tradition drive millions to gamble on lotteries despite the very low probabilities of winning.

Jan 3 • 04:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Second wave of political prisoner releases from the Chavista regime

The Chavista government initiated a second wave of political prisoner releases, similar to the previous Christmas release, eliciting strong emotions for the families of the prisoners.

Jan 1 • 20:03 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Look at Tiger Woods, perfect and human

After winning his third British Open, Tiger Woods reflects on his journey and the emotional impact of family memories, particularly of his late father, Earl Woods.

Dec 29 • 23:01 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

A Conversation about Israel and Palestine: 'Human Rights are Indivisible'

The article discusses a conversation between two editors about the complex emotions surrounding the Israel-Palestine issue, highlighting generational differences in perspectives.

Dec 28 • 11:31 UTC

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