‘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
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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!
The Monday Playlist #6 – we live in a society
Because we live in a society, so let’s talk about it.
The Monday Playlist #5 – time for a break
With exams on the way, pls remember that self-care and sleep are important. From burnout, to always being tired, this is not a checklist for your current mental health bar.
TikTok UX
Love it or hate it, TikTok has been a major influence on all of us, especially during the Covid-19 lockdowns. TikTok’s app design is structured with precise biting cuts to unlock any mechanism for restraint and discipline in the mind. This is what makes the app so addictive to use. Let us explore how and why it’s so addictive.