It was the summer of 1969 when a tiny town nestled in the heart of upstate New York became the pulsating hub of a cultural revolution that would change the world forever. Woodstock, the legendary music festival with the unprecedented attraction of being not only a celebration of music but also a declaration of the… Continue reading Peace, Love, and Music: The Enduring Impact of Woodstock on Society and Culture
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The Dark Side of Ozempic: Hollywood’s Latest Weight-loss Craze
What if one day the few people who have the most influence worldwide decided to experience a dramatic weight loss overnight? How could they achieve such a strong and fast result? That’s exactly what’s happening right now, but the means used are not only unconventional and not at all secret but also damaging in many… Continue reading The Dark Side of Ozempic: Hollywood’s Latest Weight-loss Craze
Outcry Awareness: Vandalism for the Sake of Environmentalism?
‘A visitor to the Louvre tried to smash the glass protecting the world’s most famous painting before smearing cream across its surface’- the news outlet Reuters reported in May 2022. Seeing these outlandish headlines some months ago definitely brought global attention to the fight against climate change once again. The attempted destruction of world-renowned works… Continue reading Outcry Awareness: Vandalism for the Sake of Environmentalism?
On Despair
‘No. I didn’t cry … I just kept thinking that when human beings get that way, they’re no good for anything.’ Osamu Dazai, No Longer Human pg. 176 Human suffering romanticised; a genre of drama which entertains the misery of the unfortunate, that of the tragedy. Consistent in the human condition is the notion of… Continue reading On Despair
Monday Playlist #11 – The World Is On Fire
The impressions of floods, forest fires, storm damage, and heatwaves in all corners of the world are too intense for us to not be aware that the consequences of climate change are hitting with full force. Quoting the words of Greta Thunberg, “Without that sense of urgency, how can we, the people, understand that we… Continue reading Monday Playlist #11 – The World Is On Fire
Monday Playlist #10 – The hill we climb
We are living a difficult moment in history, characterised by economic uncertainty, social tensions, an ever-larger political division and an appalling climate crisis. Since past generations seem to have failed the tests of their time, our generation is now more-than-ever under scrutiny and expected to find new, better solutions to the challenges ahead of us.… Continue reading Monday Playlist #10 – The hill we climb
The Monday Playlist #9 – on sustainability
What is sustainability? From greenwashing to ESG and class conflict, here is our recommended list, featuring @bocconisustainablefinance + @greenlight4business
The curse of the 30th year
There seems, today, to be a curse on your 30th birthday. Companies are more reluctant to hire you, changing career is out of the questions, following your dreams becomes itself a dream. Once you get to 30 years of age, your life becomes, basically, fixed and unchangeable.
The Monday Playlist #8 – the future is uncertain and it’s okay
You might find yourself at a crossroad, having to decide what to do in the future. It’s okay to not know what you’re doing right now and it’s okay to take your time to find out.
The Monday Playlist #7 – on religion
The MMC team is glad to wish you a happy Easter break with a new video playlist on the theme of religion – whatever yours is, here you’ll find something for you to watch. From Buddhist lifestyle advice to Drake’s Bar Mitzvah, everything you might have missed out or need to catch up on!