Cuba and the End of Utopia
Cuba faces unprecedented pressure as its communist regime struggles under economic and political crisis, sparking significant protests from a discontent populace.
The current picture would have been a utopia in the summer of 2022
Four clubs that account for 28 out of the 35 championships in the Superliga are experiencing significant crises.
Energy Policy: An energy self-sufficient Germany is not a utopia
The article discusses a historical meeting at Schloss Gymnich in 1975, where the German government's approach to environmental policy was shifted towards growth and investment, rather than resource conservation.
From a Long Nose to a Utopia in Aluminum Foil. Art as a Walk Through the Ruins of Today
The article discusses a controversial incident involving artist Jakub Huba and the political repercussions of his artwork, which highlights the interplay between art and state propaganda in Slovakia.
New Books in Literature on March 13
A roundup of new literary works highlighting various themes such as queer utopia, independent storytelling, and reflections on tragedy in Western literature.
The debut novel by Sophia Merwald: With linguistic rage towards a new togetherness
Sophia Merwald's debut novel 'Sperrgut' explores feminist utopia and community through powerful language.
On Utopia
The article discusses the concept of utopia as an unattainable goal and warns against the dangers of idealistic visions for society.
Kelly McParland: Can a broke and battered NDP deliver utopia?
The article discusses the struggles of the New Democratic Party (NDP) in Canada, emphasizing its dwindling financial and political status while questioning whether its new leadership can revitalize the party's ambitions for a utopian society.
Pure Utopia or Real Future?: 90,000 Kilometers of Fiber Optic Network to Save One of the World’s Fastest Growing Countries
Nigeria is rapidly advancing in technology and job creation, aiming to establish a 90,000-kilometer fiber optic network, reliant on foreign investment and stable partnerships, amidst ongoing threats from the Boko Haram militant group.
That Utopia of a 'Miracle in Milan'
The article discusses Claudio Longhi's directorial journey at the Piccolo Teatro in Milan, highlighting his return to directing with 'Miracolo a Milano', an homage to the city inspired by De Sica and Zavattini.
Maielis González delves into Cuban reality through science fiction: 'My generation grew up with the corpse of a utopia'
Maielis González's novel 'Nuclear' explores the unfinished nuclear power plant in Juraguá and reflects on Cuba's ongoing crisis.
Nostalgia and regulatory utopia, the two sources of decline in French agriculture
The article discusses the decline of French agriculture, emphasizing the need for a revival to regain food sovereignty.
Professor outlines dystopia and utopia for future education with AI
Professor Jeppe Bundsgaard expresses concerns about the influence of tech giants on education while discussing the potential advantages of AI in teaching.
Mamdani's 'painful' tax hike threat mocked by Washington Post for proving 'socialist utopia is expensive'
The Washington Post editorial board criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed property tax hike, arguing it reveals financial issues in the city amidst an expanding budget.
A Utopia of Kindness Displayed in an Era of Inability to Love
The Netflix drama 'Is This Love Translatable?' highlights the evolution of romantic comedy and offers an alternative vision of masculinity during a time when traditional romantic relationships are challenged.
Grigorjeva: humanity could start telling different stories about itself
Sveta Grigorjeva's new dance piece 'Cosmodolphins' questions the nature of humanity through a blend of folklore, utopia, and science fiction.
Grigorjeva: Humanity Could Start Telling Different Stories About Itself
Sveta Grigorjeva's dance performance 'Cosmodolphins' questions humanity's portrayal and seeks to blend tradition and utopia with a message of inherent goodness.
For the utopia not to end on Wednesday
Historian Luiz Antonio Simas discusses the essential, spontaneous, and transgressive nature of street Carnival in Brazil, highlighting its role in collective meaning-making and urban space occupation.
A month and a half without Maduro: returning to Venezuela, a real possibility or utopia? The vision of exiles in Argentina
The article discusses the mixed feelings among Venezuelan exiles in Argentina regarding the possibility of returning to Venezuela following Nicolás Maduro's detention.
The Utopia of 'Technological Neutrality'
The article critiques the concept of 'technological neutrality' in the context of the European Green Deal, arguing it undermines the automotive industry.
'Thief, Spy, and Assassin': Telling the Decay and Perversion of a Utopia from Freedom
The article discusses the novelized memoirs of Russian writer Yuri Buida, chronicling his experiences growing up in the Soviet Union and the societal changes leading up to its collapse.
In the face of collapse, rebellion: the utopia
Luigi Ferrajoli warns that humanity is nearing the limits of its survival due to the failure to establish a legal and political system that can ensure human continuity.
Dying of Loneliness
The article reflects on the evolution of utopian literature into dystopian themes post World War II, discussing notable works and their societal implications.
EU’s ‘drone wall’ idea is ‘utopia’ – Romanian military chief
Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta criticized the EU’s proposed ‘drone wall’ as an unfeasible concept amid discussions on enhancing military defenses against Russia.
The Macba rescues the architectural utopia of Ricardo Bofill that the dunes did not bury
The Macba showcases a video installation by Anna Moreno that questions the elusive architectural ideals of the 1970s, examining themes of celebrity architects and the fading illusions of urbanism.
The Technological Utopia Became Dystopia
The COVID crisis marked a historical turning point towards a post-utopian era, as discussed by Catalan sociologist César Rendueles, highlighting the shift of societal functions into the digital realm and the acceptance of conditions set by major tech companies.
'Criminally underrated masterpiece' that was axed leaving fans furious
Fans of the conspiracy thriller series 'Utopia' are devastated after its cancellation despite being hailed as a 'masterpiece'.
Boy planning terrorist acts wanted ‘white supremacist utopia’, Leeds court told
A 16-year-old boy from Northumberland, accused of gathering weapons and conducting terrorism research with the intent of creating a 'white supremacist utopia', denies allegations of terrorism-related charges in a Leeds court.
Peter Neumann, philosopher: “Without the idea of progress, only resignation remains”
German philosopher Peter Neumann discusses the dreams and disappointments of political projects aimed at reinventing society in his book 'The Long Century of Utopias.'
Prophecies for the 21st Century. Instead of Nostradamus - Sakharov
The article examines predictions made by physicist Andrei Sakharov in 1974 about the future, assessing which aspects have come true and which remain utopian.