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Sometimes I have a persistent feeling that the gloomy worlds of dystopian novels, such as George Orwell’s 1984, have become our new reality. There are too many similarities, and some of them are striking. You can see it for yourself if you read through the list of 1984 quotes about…
Do the media and advertisers brainwash you? Why, yes, they do. And most times, you don’t even know what’s happening until you’re so hypnotized by mass information. Visiting social media or reading the newspaper seems like an ordinary way to start the day. But honestly, you’re being brainwashed while browsing…
It’s needless to say that social media plays a crucial role in our life today. We are so used to checking our Facebook feed and our friends’ updates on Instagram that we can’t imagine ourselves without these things. Still, the need to stay constantly connected and share our news with…
What was your favourite fairy tale when you were a child? Perhaps it was Cinderella or Snow White? Mine was Bluebeard, a disturbing tale about a serial-killer king. This might explain my fascination with all things evil. But Bluebeard is just one of hundreds of dark fairy tales. Here are…
Learning is one of the best things that can happen to you, all throughout life. For children, schools provide some of the education they need. But why are modern schools killing critical thinking? We learn to read, we learn to write, but do we formally learn about how to discern…
Have you ever wondered where old sayings like ‘turn a blind eye to’ or ‘burning the midnight oil’ come from? Some of the following sayings have a really sinister origin, and others are completely surprising. 35 Popular Old Sayings and Their Real Meanings “At the Drop of a Hat” Means:…
Do you have a feeling that the value of true friendships is getting lost in today’s society? I do. It seems that whatever aspect of current society we take, it is based on fakeness and superficiality. Corrupt politicians pretend to care about the well-being of the population. Shallow influencers become…
Just as it happens every year, autumn crept up unnoticed. Jolly summer is over, and sunny mornings and sultry afternoons slowly make way for rainy, gloomy days. Even though many people prefer summer to autumn, this time of the year has a lot to offer. If you are one of…
Human beings are social animals, hardwired to form groups, but why do we treat some groups favorably and yet ostracise others? This is the Us vs Them mentality that not only divides society but has historically led to genocide. So what causes the Us vs Them Mentality and how does…
We all find ourselves overly attached to our past from time to time. You might be faced with a painful breakup, the loss that still hurts, or the trauma that is haunting you. Maybe you simply find it difficult to let things go and embrace change. In any case, these…
