Leo XIV between the Sacred and the Digital: The Pope Who Whispers to Machines
A mathematician Pope against the soulless digital revolution. Leo XIV proposes a "Rerum Digitalium" that puts man, not the machine, at the center.
New Zealand Towards Under-16 Social Media Ban
Following the Australian example, the government proposes a law to limit access to social platforms and protect young people
End of Daydreaming: The Worst Damage of Smartphones
We have replaced daydreaming with notifications and compulsive scrolling. I tell you why this destruction of interstitial time comes at a very high price.
Risky Relationships: New Forms of Alienation Created by AI
“She’ll Leave Me If I Don’t Use ChatGPT”: The Phenomenon of Relationships in Crisis Due to AI Assistants That Fuel Spiritual Delusions and Paranoia.
Why Today's Crazy Ideas Will Be Tomorrow's Future
True progress does not follow linear paths but emerges from creative chaos: crazy ideas are the engine of an evolution that transcends existing paradigms.
Are teenagers sick, or do we want to 'fix' them at all costs?
The increasing "psychiatrization" of adolescents risks transforming normal developmental discomfort into pathology, ignoring the social factors of youthful malaise.
3 Signs of the Anthropocene That Will Outlast Humanity Itself
Paleontologists of the Anthropocene of the future will study our waste as archaeological finds: what will they think of our civilization?
The Incredible Literary Cosplay Trend Taking Over the World
From niche phenomenon to multi-million dollar business: literary cosplay allows fans to dance with their favorite characters, fueling a rapidly growing industry.
Men in crisis: now beard transplants are also popular
Insecure about their masculinity, more and more men are resorting to beard transplants. Between serious clinics and scammers, a business that exploits male fragilities.
Human Intelligence Is Plummeting: The Data That Should Scare Us
Declining human intelligence is a measurable reality: from declining reading skills to the inability to work with numbers, our relationship with information is changing, profoundly altering our cognitive abilities.
The Safest Cities for Female Digital Nomads? Venice Tops in Europe
Female digital nomads can now make more informed choices: a study identifies the safest cities, with Venice first in Italy and Taipei at the top of the world rankings.
The Invisible Power: How Lobbying Is Changing Our Lives
Lobbying is an invisible force in modern democracies. Here are all the numbers and the impact on European institutions (and on us).
The disturbing boom in digital medical advice: who trusts AI?
Those seeking medical advice online are now turning to AI. An Australian study reveals growing numbers and real risks for certain categories of users.
Dark tourism: why trips to the sanctuaries of pain are growing
Why do we spend our holidays visiting places of suffering? Dark tourism challenges prejudices and reveals how confronting historical tragedies helps us make sense of the present.
Peter Pan Has Grown Up: Millennials Between Games and Anti-Aging
Anti-aging, adult toys, ageless style: here's how millennials are rewriting the rules of aging. Youth is a state of mind.
German Elections, Merz Will Win: What Next?
The elections in Germany will mark a turning point for the country and the EU. Merz promises change, but will have to deal with a heavy legacy.
Artificial Governments: The Pros and Cons of Algorithms in Power
From Data to Decisions: Artificial Governments Could Run the Cities of the Future. But Are We Ready to Be Governed by an Algorithm?
From The Matrix Onwards: How The Red Pill Has Changed
From metaphor for awakening to symbol of submission: How the red pill was co-opted to spread antidemocratic and authoritarian messages.
Choice Stress, the New Evil of Modern Life
Choice stress, known as FOBO, is the new anxiety that paralyzes us in front of too many available options. Let's discover the causes, effects and solutions of this increasingly widespread disorder
The Science of Love: Three Stories (and Many Studies) on Relationships
From romantic love to relationship dynamics, the science of love is evolving like all sciences: and it brings us new perspectives.
Electronic Distractions: Why They Will Increase, and How to Save Yourself
Electronic distractions aren’t an accident—technology is designed for this. Learn how to regain control.
