Modern society seeks to make people’s lives easier through increasing dependence on technological systems and gadgets that perform tasks on their behalf. We may be struggling less than we used to, but at the same time we face new disturbing mental, social and environmental problems.
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43. The Evolution of Spirituality: New Age Religions and Modern Belief Systems
The New Age world cannot be ignored, as among the myriad of information it has produced, some is in our opinion worthy of further investigation. This phenomenon has brought forth nothing truly new, yet it has provided modern interpretations of ancient concepts.
44. The Unseen Impact of Noise Pollution on Spiritual Sensitivity and Well-being
That of noise is a subject dear to the most sensitive souls. Arthur Schopenhauer argued that the level of noise produced by a society was directly proportional to its degree of stupidity. What would he say if he saw the world of today?
45. Technological globalization: or rather, how to exchange the means with the end
The arrogance of technology, which creeps in everywhere and spares nothing and no one, has made life simpler but also emptier. Let us analyze man’s subjugation to technology by taking, as a point of reference, the thought of an 18th-century philosopher, Immanuel Kant.
46. The Future of AI: An Extensive Look at ChatGPT and Beyond
Artificial intelligence is taking hold at great speed, and no one seems to be too concerned about giving it a clear direction in terms of ethics. Given this premise, what direction will its development take? This article attempts to answer that question.
47. Reflecting on ‘Idiocracy’: What This Movie Tells Us About Modern Society
Fifth and last movie examined by our staff. After ‘The Truman Show’, ‘Fight Club’, ‘The Wave’ and ‘The Experiment’, it is time to analyze ‘Idiocracy’, or the government of idiots. Behind a comical and moronic facade, this movie exercises a criticism toward the direction taken by our society.
48. Eco-Anxiety: A Deep Dive into the Environmental Concerns of Today’s Youth
A new form of psychological distress is taking shape in the minds of younger people. It basically relates to concern for their own future, which seems to be threatened by increasingly frequent and devastating environmental catastrophes.
49. Emotional Intelligence: Understanding Yourself and Others Better
Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive, use, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others. This skill is more important than ever in today’s society, which is oriented toward transhumanism and the reduction of the human being to a mere functional element.