Category: Automation
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The Electric State and the Power of Disconnection
What happens when a story about emotional and technological collapse struggles to hold itself together? Can a film that fails to clearly communicate its message still succeed in stirring something meaningful in the viewer? These were the questions I found myself wrestling with after watching Netflix’s adaptation of The Electric State, a post-apocalyptic sci-fi journey…
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How Research Funding Challenges Are Slowing Scientific Progress (And What Can Be Done)
Scientific breakthroughs have shaped the modern world, from life-saving vaccines to revolutionary computing technologies. But while the potential for discovery has never been greater, many researchers find themselves trapped—not by a lack of ideas, but by an outdated and inefficient funding system. Instead of dedicating their time to experimentation and innovation, scientists often spend months…
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The Irony of “Eat the Rich” in Media: How Capitalism Sells Us Our Own Rebellion
We live in an era where the ultra-rich are often depicted as clueless, corrupt, or downright evil. From the self-obsessed tech moguls of Glass Onion to the grotesque decadence of Triangle of Sadness, it’s clear that pop culture has embraced a collective disdain for the wealthiest elite. But here’s the paradox—these very critiques are being…