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Read Time:2 Minute, 54 Second Tuesday I stopped on the sidewalk today as I approached two teenagers who propped a phone up on a bench and were starting to record a TikTok dance. I stopped, not because I didn’t want to interrupt their recording – …
In these times of crisis, I would like to provide some recommendations for media that can keep you entertained, give you some inspiration, or let you laugh about the absurdities around us. So, depending on your mood, in that…
Artificial intelligence is undoubtedly one of the most convenient innovations of recent years. Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, etc., allow people to perform most of their daily digital tasks: from writing complex texts, summarising endless…
Deutschland 1925. Die Weimarer Republik hatte in ihrer noch jungen Geschichte bereits einige ökonomische und politische Krisenmomente wie Hyperinflation und Putschversuche erlebt und begann sich langsam nach dem im Jahr 1924 verabschiedeten Dawes-Plan wirtschaftlich zu erholen. Dem Zusammenbruch des Kaiserreiches…
It may be hard to believe, but someday, your time at ETH Zurich will be behind you. That day will be too late to finally look up and ask, “what’s next?” Do it now. Of course, I’m exaggerating for effect.…
What is reality? Are we real? By exploring the work of philosophers and analysing ourselves, let’s look at what we can call real and how our perception of reality might shape our lives. What happens when we stretch our thinking to…
At this point, is the question really whether or not a machine can trick us into believing it is human or is it whether a human being can convince us that it is indeed human? You might recognise his name…
Realism is a personality trait that defies predictable classifications, and can be expressed in many different ways. We are ready to explore all of them. And to see how realism can truly change your life. A “simple” definition “Practical”, “pragmatic”,…
Does reality seem boring to you? Do you sometimes wish you were somewhere – if not anywhere – else instead? If you answered yes to these two questions, don’t worry, I got you. Even if you answered no, stick around…
Was ist Wahrheit für euch? Die Nachrichten der grossen Medienhäuser, die als Kind gehörten Erklärungen, die Erzählungen von Freund*innen, …? Wahrheit ist nicht immer so binär, wie wir es gerne hätten. Unsere Autorin macht sich auf die Suche nach «der»…