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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

How to Create a Society of Continuous Learning

The article discusses the importance of reinventing the education system to adapt to modern demands, emphasizing continuous learning throughout life.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Where do the Shompens live in India, who have been seen by very few people until now

The Shompens are a mysterious tribe living in the Great Nicobar Island of India, remaining largely isolated from modern society.

Feb 24 • 07:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Learning to Surf

The article reflects on the overwhelming noise in contemporary society, both in terms of actual decibel levels and the social and emotional noise that comes with modern fame.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What the popular Latin phrase 'alea iacta est' means and the great lesson it teaches

The article explores the significance of the Latin phrase 'alea iacta est,' attributed to Julius Caesar, in the context of today's fast-paced society and its resurgence in modern vernacular.

Feb 20 • 17:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The priest embarked on a modern crusade: ESO presented a bizarre 'solution'

A Lithuanian priest raises fundamental questions about the role of the church in contemporary society as churches face large energy bills after being categorized as non-domestic consumers by the energy supplier ESO.

Feb 20 • 04:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Life at 1.5x

The author reflects on the pressures of modern life and their addiction to a fast-paced, content-consuming lifestyle.

Feb 19 • 23:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Plato, Greek philosopher: "The greatest wealth is to live content with little"

Plato's philosophy emphasizes that true wealth comes from contentment rather than material accumulation, highlighting the pitfalls of excessive consumerism in modern society.

Feb 18 • 09:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Isak Gröndahl: Jesus’ fasting paid off poorly - will today’s media people fare better?

The article explores the concept of fasting, linking it to historical and contemporary practices, and contemplates its relevance and effectiveness in modern society.

Feb 18 • 07:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ in the Morning: News of the Day – Overview for the Busy

Today marks the start of Lent for Christians and Ramadan for Muslims, prompting reflections on cultural differences coexisting in modern society amid global tensions such as the Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

Feb 18 • 06:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

International Conference: A Renowned American Archbishop is Coming; See Other Speakers

An international conference titled 'Christ is King' will be held in Zagreb, featuring notable clergy and theologians discussing the implications of Christ's kingship in modern society.

Feb 17 • 15:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Sociologist Hartmut Rosa: 'Everyone assumes they're being taken for a ride'

Sociologist Hartmut Rosa discusses modern man's estrangement from the world and the implications of societal acceleration on meaningful relationships.

Feb 16 • 09:10 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

About the Olympics: Great powers use our material to shine

Kristjan Port discusses the role of the Olympics in modern society, emphasizing that Estonia is a consumer rather than an exporter of athletes.

Feb 15 • 20:34 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Praise of Respect: Neither a Formal Act Nor a Rule of Coexistence. But a Radical Ethical Choice

The article discusses the idea of 'Re-Humanism' as a modern approach to bridging divides in society through culture, ethics, and responsibility.

Feb 15 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Seneca, Roman Philosopher: "It's not that we have little time to live, but that we waste a lot of it"

The article highlights how modern society's fast pace leads to a perceived lack of time, contrasted with significant time spent on social media.

Feb 14 • 20:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Necessary Calm for Intellectual Activity: Boredom to Change the World

The article discusses the importance of boredom in fostering creativity and intellectual engagement in an age dominated by immediate gratification and constant stimulation.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The optimized self. The illusion of a perfectly adjusted life

The article discusses the modern obsession with self-optimization and its implications on personal identity and well-being.

Feb 14 • 03:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Sociologist Hartmut Rosa: "Everyone assumes they are being cheated"

In an interview, sociologist Hartmut Rosa discusses the disconnection and acceleration of modern life, highlighting how it affects meaningful relationships and societal structures.

Feb 13 • 12:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Akyla's 'Ferto' is not just a song – it's the cleverest trolling of our time

Akyla's song "Ferto" cleverly critiques modern consumer culture and the insatiable desire for more, presenting irony instead of overt criticism.

Feb 12 • 19:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Dr. Odile Fernández, family doctor: "The mineral we need the most in this stressed society is magnesium"

Dr. Odile Fernández discusses the vital role of magnesium in modern society and highlights the public's increasing reliance on supplements for health.

Feb 12 • 06:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

The Background of Weird Comedy [Dokkdo! Korean Society]

The article discusses the notorious stand-up joke 'The Aristocrats' and its implications on societal views of the upper class, framed as a critique of modern media.

Feb 11 • 20:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Pismestrovic: Evening Activity

The article reflects on evening entertainment options and discusses the implications of them in modern life.

Feb 11 • 14:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Machine Company That Built Modern Capitalism

The article explores how IBM transformed modern capitalism through data management, shifting focus from tangible goods to measuring and organizing everything in society.

Feb 10 • 04:53 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Against Europe: Putin's War Philosophers

Kremlin-aligned thinkers are preparing Russian society for a prolonged conflict with the West through an anti-modern ideology that sanctifies soldiers and designates liberal Europe as the enemy.

Feb 9 • 16:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Member of Parliament or Parliament Member? The 'map' of the Greek Terminology Society for feminine forms of nouns

The article discusses a study by the Greek Terminology Society on the feminization of nouns that denote professions or institutions in modern Greek.

Feb 9 • 11:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Orphans in the Crowded Cities: How We Paid the Price of Our Mental Health for the Absence of the Tribe?

The podcast episode discusses the impact of the disintegration of tribal and extended family structures on individual mental health in modern society.

Feb 7 • 18:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

REMEMBERING ⟩ Kalle Klandorf: Pikarot could give birth to a crazy crime novel – and I could write it myself!

Kalle Klandorf reflects on the legacy of Koit Pikaro, a notable figure in the establishment of the Estonian police, highlighting his courage and impact on modern society.

Feb 7 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

How to Escape Poverty Today?

The article explores whether it is harder to find a job and improve personal living standards now compared to seventy or eighty years ago, discussing different perspectives on work ethics and dedication in modern society.

Feb 6 • 23:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Here’s why it’s difficult to recognize new forms of antisemitism

The article discusses the challenges in recognizing contemporary forms of antisemitism, emphasizing its foundational role in shaping modern human and civic consciousness post-Holocaust.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Niels Krause-Kjær Wins The Golden Laurel

Danish author Niels Krause-Kjær has received the Golden Laurel book award for his novel 'Ude for uden', which depicts Denmark's transformation from an agricultural society in the 1950s to a modern consumer society today, through the experiences of a couple who witness the disappearance of their way of life.

Feb 5 • 13:07 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Raimundas Vaikšnoras: Singapore - an example of how state defense becomes a common concern of society

The article discusses how regional and global security challenges and defense planning principles were addressed in meetings, highlighting the importance of experience exchange between Europe and the Indo-Pacific region in strengthening state preparedness against modern threats.

Feb 4 • 09:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Would You Choose Yourself as Your Parent?

The article discusses the intersection of modern reproductive medicine and conscious motherhood, highlighting safe solutions for infertility and questioning the suitability of individuals as parents.

Feb 4 • 07:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

From a Cantor in Xylotymbou to Entrepreneur and Philanthropist in Sydney and Candidate for the Australia-Cyprus Achievement Award

At 90, Cyprus-born entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cantor Neophytos Stavrou is nominated for the Australia-Cyprus Achievement Award, representing a generation that contributed quietly to modern Australian society through faith, perseverance, and philanthropy.

Feb 3 • 21:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Myth of the Iron-Shouldered and Basic Society

The article discusses the mythological figure Atlas and parallels it with the modern humanoid robot named Atlas developed by Hyundai Motor Group, highlighting the themes of sacrifice, labor, and technology.

Feb 3 • 10:42 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Doctoral Thesis: Protests Give Voice to Topics Overlooked by Politics

A recently defended doctoral thesis explores how modern political protests serve not just as acts of political dissent but as broader cultural phenomena that reflect, express, and transform societal issues.

Feb 3 • 08:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finland has a critical weakness – the consequences of erosion would be unpredictable

Cybersecurity expert Aapo Cederberg discussed Finland's vulnerabilities in cybersecurity during a live broadcast, highlighting the reluctance of companies to disclose their weak points and identifying three key systems critical to modern digital society.

Feb 2 • 17:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Psychiatrist: People are becoming pathologically normal. They don't have time to think

A psychiatrist discusses the trend of individuals becoming overly normalized to the point of losing critical thinking and self-reflection due to a fast-paced lifestyle.

Jan 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

We become ‘somewheresi’ and ‘anywheresi’. Our home is tailored for machines, not for humans

The article discusses the modern concept of home as a space of belonging and community, contrasting it with today's increasingly machine-oriented society where traditional notions of home are being challenged.

Jan 15 • 13:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

British Writer: We Are Not Prepared to Face a Major War Now

British writer Mark Wallace warns that contemporary British society lacks the cultural and psychological resilience to endure the shocks of a modern large-scale war, following a period of relative peace of 80 years.

Jan 15 • 11:38 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Unhappiness

The article discusses the complexities and contradictions in the pursuit of happiness in modern society.

Jan 14 • 22:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Jay Leno laments that modern comedy is overshadowed by the 'outrageous' society we live in

Jay Leno expressed that modern comedy feels overshadowed by the outrageous nature of today's society, especially during Donald Trump's presidency.

Jan 14 • 16:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Xabi Alonso in the Society of Impatience

The article discusses the impatience in modern society, exemplified through Xabi Alonso's experience with Florentino Pérez and Real Madrid.

Jan 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

The Law of the Jungle

The article discusses the complexities and nuances of moral and ethical dilemmas in the modern world, likening them to the unyielding laws of nature.

Jan 7 • 12:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The Generation of Singles: Why There Are More Singles Around Us than Ever Before

The article explores the increasing trend of single individuals in modern society, examining the shift from marriage as a social norm to the conscious choice of solitude and its accompanying benefits.

Jan 5 • 13:09 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

With or Meta the Human

The article discusses the evident and subtle divisions between two ideological camps regarding the role of humanity in the modern world.

Jan 5 • 10:27 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Why Going to the Gym at Night Can Be a Bad Idea

The article discusses the health implications of sedentary lifestyles and argues against nighttime gym workouts in the context of modern society's demands.

Jan 4 • 21:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Contemplation: the slowest cultural revolution in the world

The article discusses a cultural trend characterized by a deliberate slow pace, exemplified by various media like train journeys and video games focused on minimal action, defying the fast-paced nature of modern society.

Jan 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

A Lot of Love, Few Rules: Here’s How to Recognize 'Jellyfish Parents' in Society

The article discusses the modern parenting style known as 'jellyfish parenting,' emphasizing emotional closeness and flexibility while addressing the real dilemmas parents face about rules and consistency.

Jan 2 • 12:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

When one of the most important documents in the history of the USA and the world was adopted

Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States, is remembered for his significant role in the abolition of slavery, which shaped modern human rights and established the foundation for equality in American society.

Jan 1 • 07:56 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

The Increase of Cyberattacks in Space: The Goal is to Disable Satellite Navigation on Which We Depend, Says Expert

Experts warn that the rise in cyberattacks targeting space operations could threaten satellite navigation systems critical to modern society.

Dec 31 • 22:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
Life & Tech

Everything Louder Than Everything Else

The article discusses the overwhelming noise of modern life and its effects on individuals and society.

Dec 28 • 10:10 UTC

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