The Imperial Executive: Adaptation or Democratic Risk? 
The new ‘safe’ risk: Gen Z are treating careers like startups 
Scrolling Through Life: When Connection Feels Like Isolation 
Weekly Recap: Aug 7 to Aug 13
Aug 14: Wildfires claim lives in Hawaii, Capsized vessel leaves six migrants dead, Ukrainian officials removed on allegations of bribery
Are We Living in Fiction?
The impact of works of fiction goes far beyond our realization. Whether it’s classic literature or contemporary films and television shows, fiction has proven to be a potent medium that entertains, educates, and inspires people from diverse cultures and generations. Beyond its entertainment value, fiction possesses a remarkable capacity to influence perceptions, stimulate critical thinking, and cultivate empathy, making it a significant force that shapes not only culture and society but also individual lives.
Weekly Recap: Jul 31 to Aug 6
Aug 7: Former US President Donald Trump faces renewed charges, European nationals evacuate Niger, 27-year-old Palestinian shot dead by Israeli authorities
Corporate Altruism and EA
New-age philosophical movements have been gaining popularity, and it’s not just Marxism or Aristotlelianism anymore. One of which has been gaining traction, for better or for worse, is a philosophy well known as Effective Altruism (EA).
Islamophobia Kick-off at the 2022 FIFA World Cup: The Role of Western Mainstream Media
Islamophobia Kick-off at the 2022 FIFA World Cup: The Role of Western Mainstream Media
Weekly Recap: Feb 27 to Mar 5
Bola Tinubu declared winner of Nigeria’s presidential election amid mixed reactions, Former US President Donald Trump announce continued interest in running for 2024 president elections, Large fire blazes through populated Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh.
Art in the Age of AI
The slogan “No AI Art” has been making waves around social media and forums the past few months. The proliferation of AI art generator tools such DALL-E, MidJourney and Stable Diffusion have ‘revolutionised’ the world of art and the way we look at creativity. With the development of new technologies, the use of AI-generated art has become an emerging trend in the art world. This new form of art raises important questions about the future of creativity. Should human artists be worried that they will be replaced by AI?
Weekly Recap: Feb 20 to Feb 26
Feb 27: The death toll from the Turkey-Syria earthquakes exceeds 50,000, G20 members push for collective cryptocurrency regulation, Israeli and Palestinian officials agree on measures to curb violence in the West Bank.
Hong Kong’s democracy trials are worrying for democracies–but not for the reason we think.
Democracy is once again in decline, many have cried. But the implications of the trial go beyond simply Hong Kong. Instead, it’s what these trials represent that should be given serious thought – the challenge to long-held liberal ideas of capitalist democracy.
Weekly Recap: Feb 13 to Feb 19
Feb 20: Israel passed a new law allowing authorities to revoke the citizenship and residency of Palestinians, US denounces Russia, saying that they have been “formally determined” to have committed crimes against humanity, The UN announced $250 million (S$334.3 million) in crisis funding to respond to several crises around the world.
