In the last couple of decades, global athletic programs have faced a true reckoning, one that is increasingly bringing women’s sports to the forefront of public consciousness. Gender disparities in sports have been so glaring that they became overlooked, with … Continue reading
Category: Culture & Media
How Fast-Paced Media Has Shaped Our Perception of the Russo-Ukrainian War
Excerpt: News on the Russo-Ukrainian War tends to focus on basic information with little in-depth analysis. Conversely, the war must to be reported accurately, in-depth, in context, and with expert opinions; it cannot be covered only at surface level.
Today’s … Continue reading
Les élections présidentielles en Russie sont-elles toujours pertinentes ?
Le 17 mars passé avaient lieu les élections présidentielles en Russie et la victoire de Vladimir Poutine n’a fait aucun doute. Gagner les récentes élections signait un quatrième mandat pour le président qui est entré au pouvoir le 31 décembre … Continue reading
La question des statistiques ethniques : Entre utilité et controverse
Les statistiques ethniques sont des données mesurées lors des recensements de population afin de quantifier les proportions des différentes ethnies présentes dans un pays. Ces statistiques sont utilisées depuis plus d’un siècle, dans des États comme les Pays-Bas, le Canada … Continue reading
Democratic Decline: Deepfakes, Art, Politics, and Children
A technological monument, a celebratory milestone in human history, or the beginning of the downfall of modern day democracies? In early February, OpenAI announced the release of Sora, an innovative tool that turns textual prompts into videos which are … Continue reading
Learning From the Past: Canada’s War in Afghanistan and The Detainee Scandal
The 2009 detainee scandal in Canada evidenced how the government and military officials were informed of the inhumane treatment of detainees in Afghanistan but rejected and overlooked the numerous reports. When the media eventually brought the issue to light, it … Continue reading
Celebrity worship and the idealization of an unattainable lifestyle
The phenomenon of celebrity worship syndrome is often associated with the rise of social media in the past couple of decades. It is defined as a “type of parasocial relationship that occurs when admiration of a celebrity shifts into an … Continue reading
Montrer les maux du monde : L’éthique des photojournalistes
L’Homme de Tian’anmen se tenant devant les chars chinois, l’immolation du moine Thich Quang Duc sur la place de Saigon, le corps du petit Aylan Kurdi échoué sur une plage turque… Des clichés iconiques qui ont fait la … Continue reading
A path to disaster: Unpacking Lebanon’s Environmental Failures
“A thousand times dead, a thousand times relived,” echoes Lebanon’s history. Injustices. Corruption. Theft. Revolt. Resistance. Persistence. This phrase encapsulates the resilience of a nation striving to live in a country that mirrors its true essence, battling not just the … Continue reading
Artificial Intelligence: Child Pornography, Deepfakes, and Sexually Exploited Children
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a leap in technology influencing how individuals understand digitalization as it rapidly flows into every facet of everyday life. The 2023 Global AI Safety Summit has drawn attention to how consumers can communicate with these domains … Continue reading