Do you know how revolutions around the world start? I grew up in a world where communication was predicated on “be careful what you say, because you don’t know who is listening,” but those who were listening to what regular people said understood that the greatest thing they could do... View Article
The “Cold War” era, which began with the end of World War II, was marked by “strained” relations between the United States and the Soviet Union, as well as their allies. During the Cold War, open conflicts prevailed alongside international political, ideological, and economic rivalry. The United States used diplomacy... View Article
It goes without saying that every revolution is presented as group thinking, with groups benefiting, entire societies flourishing, and milk and honey available for all. However, as a child who fought and bled in the 1991 revolution, which resulted in civil war, I realised that revolutions are the product of... View Article
As a child, I recall “people militia” or, as we call it today, “police” coming to someone’s door and politely apprehending people and taking them into custody; most of those taken into custody were returned in white sheets and left in front of the door; that is police, I recall.... View Article
It goes without saying that we have all seen moments on social media where someone talks about Communism, Eastern Block, Soviet Union, and now Russia and they are so-called experts, but many of those experts were born in Eastern Bloc countries in the 1980s or 1990s and have no true... View Article
Introduction In a world increasingly driven by appearances, the saying “fake it till you make it” has found its way into the lexicon of career advice, personal development, and even social interactions. However, this approach, while seemingly effective in the short term, fundamentally undermines the essence of true progress and... View Article
Development of Ecological Groups The Industrial Revolution signalling the beginning of a cycle of increasingly severe overexploitation and environmental disaster. It was a period in which the natural environment suffered greatly to meet humankind’s demands, including both natural calamities and human-caused devastation. The depletion of natural resources, industrial pollution, and... View Article
In the evolving landscape of animal rights activism, a shadowy line blurs the distinction between fervent advocacy and radical extremism. As societal concern for animal welfare grows, so too does the intensity of actions taken by certain groups, whose tactics increasingly mirror those traditionally associated with terrorism. These organizations, driven... View Article
In a world increasingly saturated with promises of quick fixes and miraculous remedies, a dark underbelly thrives. It’s a world where characters like Patrice Runner, posing as helpers and heroes, prey on the most defenceless. These con artists, who specialize in manipulation and deception, target the elderly, the timid, and... View Article
Amidst the rapid rise of industry and worsening environmental damage, the second half of the 20th century saw the emergence of a strong protest the continuous exploitation of the Earth. This uproar solidified into a movement that has since crossed the delicate boundary between activism and what has been controversially... View Article