The dark side of positivity

How many of us have wanted to open up to someone about a bad day and received an answer such as “It’s not a big deal, why are you reacting this way? Think positively.” At a first glance this seems like a harmless reaction from our interlocutor whose intention is to make us feel better. […]
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: Embrace diversity

May 17th, 1990: The World Health Organization after a general assembly, officially eliminates homosexuality from the list containing mental illnesses, suggesting that “homosexuality isn’t a mental illness, a disorder or an anomaly,” and establishing this day as the International Day Against Homophobia. The term “homophobia” appeared for the first time during the ‘70s, dispraising in […]
Rest in the glory of our ancestors

During the ancient times, the Greek was the leader from an intellectual point of view. He was, indeed, a glorious philosopher and historian, an exemplary architect, a creative litterateur and the father of Democracy. It’s no wonder that the ancient Greek culture is praised for several centuries and studied at universities worldwide. Let’s retrospect in […]
Act Two: “Techne”

There are thousands of thoughts in our minds that are eager to “come to life.” Among them ideas, visions, goals, intangible concepts are waiting to be accomplished. Waiting… what are they waiting for? Or rather who? Nurtured by us, clearly we are who they’re waiting for. It may seem easy to set a goal for […]
Remarkably small, remarkably significant

Dear human, welcome to Planet Earth. At this moment, you are probably dealing with more crucial issues, such as watching one more episode of your favourite series or seeking the perfect caption for the photo you are going to post on social media. However, given that you are reading this text, it is possible that […]