Tags: Social Commentary

LOTR: Sméagol(Gollum) and the Duality of Man’s Nature

Join us for a discussion of the human mind through the lens of The Lord of the Rings, as we explore the complexity of Sméagol (Gollum), the corrupting nature of power, and what his emotional conflicts reveal about society's moral struggle.

Why Does Everything Have to Be a ‘Core’?: Analyzing Why Gen Z Is So Obsessed with Categorizing Themselves

In the age of TikTok and Instagram, Gen Z has turned self-expression into a shopping spree, quickly becoming known for their obsession with aesthetic trends, often broken down into “cores.” But what happens when your self-worth depends on what “core” you identify with? Let’s take a closer look at how these micro-trends are reshaping identity and driving a dangerous cycle of overconsumption.

La deshumanización del pensamiento

Deberíamos pensar. Simplemente pensar. Es sorprendente cómo una actividad tan simple puede generar razonamientos tan complejos. De hecho, a pesar de estar al alcance...

De lo que no se habla sí existe

Vivimos tiempos de ideas desordenadas. Esta enfermedad asintomática se despliega con prisa y buena letra; está dentro de las instituciones, en las cafeterías, en...

Gen Z Retrospective: The Menendez Brothers

On the night of August 20th, 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez, 21 and 18, entered their Beverly Hills home with shotguns in their arms and took their parents’, José and Mary Louise ‘Kitty’ Menendez, lives. What folllowed were chaotic years, bringing us to now, after serving 35 years in prison and a resurgence in their case. How has society's perspective changed?

¿El mal se puede ajusticiar? Una reflexión sobre “Eichmann en Jerusalén” de Hannah Arendt

A principios del siglo XX, en Europa presidían las ideologías del nacionalismo y militarismo. Durante las décadas anteriores, las potencias europeas se habían estado...

White Dove or Loan Shark?: Criticisms of the World Bank

The World Bank distributed nearly twelve billion dollars in loans, grants, and projects in 2023 alone. Countries like Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia received critical...

Charity Galore: IE’s Volunteerism Fair Returns

On October 9, Campus Life, in association with the Charity and SDG Club, held a bustling volunteer fair. Multiple local organizations from Segovia participated...

El paso del mito al logos

En nuestra época de instantaneidad, es imprescindible filosofar: intentar acercarse a la verdad individual.

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¿Qué llevan puesto las jóvenes en Madrid al trabajo?

El verano ha llegado a Madrid y ha inundado las casas, las calles y, cómo no, las oficinas. El sol agotador, la búsqueda y...

Still at War? Russia and Japan’s Lingering Conflict

On April 8th, the Kremlin spokesman stated that Russia sees no reason to pursue talks on a long-delayed peace treaty with Japan to officially...

The Response of the European Union to Trump’s Tariffs

From the start of President Trump’s “Liberation Day” and the subsequent tariff imposition on the European Union (EU), Europe has faced multiple rounds of...