When History Ran Hot
In the summer of 2003, it killed silently behind closed apartment doors. Years earlier, guitars screamed through the streets of San Francisco; over a decade later, disco records were blown apart on a baseball field in Chicago.
Teenage girls drive societal change, again
There are few groups of people as tantalised as teenage girls. The way they move, act and talk, as well as their interests and looks, are continuously looked down upon. They are the polar opposite of the adult man; of the people in power.
The Invisible Forces That Make Us
Our culture and cultural identity is the operating system of society. Long ago, it was our physical survival system. Today it still is, but in a different way. People are not different by accident, but through adaptation. My article dives into some fascinating cultures around the world, and in a few words I hope to…
The Anatomy of a Scandal – From Inferno to Ash
It only requires one moment to turn an ordinary life into shambles. Your name whispered, heads turning, rumours spreading rapidly.
When Misogyny Becomes Mainstream
Barely anyone has been spared by the phenomenon of alpha masculinity spreading online. Not a new trend, but a steadily growing one. What is often referred to as the “manosphere” encompasses online content and communities dealing with men’s problems, promoting degrading and abusive behaviour towards women. Misogyny turns mainstream.
Cardiac Rhythm: How Cells Track Time
Have you ever wondered how your body keeps track of time, how it knows when you should sleep and when you should be awake? Why are some people hungry when they wake up, while others only get hungry a few hours later? And why do the winter months, with their lack of sunlight, have such…
Christmas Against All Odds
What are the odds of surviving not only falling from the sky but also living in the rainforest? Was it luck? Coincidence? Or, after all, a Christmas miracle? Juliane’s story illustrates how, in impasses, unexpected good can arise. And somehow, Christmas is attracting these moments more than any other time of the year.
Round the Table, Round the World
Sharing a meal can turn strangers into friends. With Lund’s diverse community, these moments take on even more meaning. I sat down with people at LUSEM from different backgrounds to learn how they find collection and a sense of home through the moments they share around the table.
What´s going on with the Tiktok Ban?
As many know, the US government has been concerned about China’s government collecting users’ data and influencing operations. Therefore, TikTok has been under surveillance and investigation in the US for several years, leaving different videos such as Shou Zi Chew having to explain that he is Singaporean (a few too many times) as evidence. The…
I Watched (Almost) Every Film Relevant for the Oscars 2024 to Give You My Predictions
As part cinephile, part man of the people, I have taken it upon myself to watch every film relevant for the Oscars 2024. Based on this, I have then predicted the nominees and winners within each of the eight most relevant categories and conveniently summarised it for you in an article. The categories are: Best…
