#society

#society

Cyberpunk 2077 swings back and forth on the pendulum from 'thoughtful meditation on what it means to be human in a depersonalizing corporate hellscape' to 'satire that occasionally feels so comically exaggerated, it's like a Borderlands gag.'

The authors define fake news as 'fabricated information that mimics news media content in form but not in organizational process or intent,' highlighting its deceptive nature.

I have a lot of friends who are Democrats and they're idiots. I always say they have big hearts and little brains. They do not understand how the real world works. Almost every single policy rolled out failed.

Between all of us, there is a consistency in neurological anatomy and physiology, resulting in bell-shaped curves for human neurological functions.

Membership in groups such as white, male, straight, and Christian confers advantages that increase the odds of achieving power in the United States.

It's important to note, of course, that this question was not actually about bears. It was a hypothetical situation that shone a light on the harassment that many women experience.

Rules serve as the backbone of society, yet many often forget to actively engage with them, leading to frustration when others don't follow suit.

Relying on technology for every aspect of our lives risks making artificial intelligence a more appealing companion than authentic human relationships.

This is such a great start to the summer, everyone keeps saying.

Every one of those hours is spent connecting in some fashion with other humans, whether communicating directly or consuming content other humans have created.

Washington this year 'is a city in crisis. Physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually.' It's as if the fragrant air were permeated with an invisible poison, as if we were silently choking on carbon monoxide.

Sly Stone synthesized diverse elements of music and culture, offering a vision of racial and emotional integration, even amidst societal strife.

I didn't nurture any wedding fantasies in childhood-not the dress, not the party, not even the spouse-save for one... It was a fantasy of becoming a writer.

As is the case with many strange odysseys, this all started during tax season. After using an accountant for my entire adult life, this year I let myself be convinced that, given that I have one job and negligible freelance income, I was overpaying for bespoke service when TurboTax would suffice.

In the looming apocalypse, laughter and kindness might be the best ways to secure loyalty from those stronger than you, especially when money loses its value.

Opponents of 'radical' or 'rampant' or 'hyper-' individualism argue that this ideology is not only at the root of many of our social problems, but also undermines any attempt to make things better.

In a joint letter, Italy and Denmark, along with seven other countries, stressed that ongoing dialogues about rights application are essential as past interpretations may no longer suffice.

Men often refer to women as 'females,' which many women find cringeworthy due to its impersonal and overly scientific nature, causing discomfort in gender context.

The Enlightenment birthed core technologies, economic systems, and governance that shaped the modern world, challenging today’s innovators to replicate such civilizational change.

Researchers examined the foot positions of 2,750 Barbies manufactured between 1959 and 2024, excluding collectible or limited edition dolls.

Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance ignited controversy by claiming that Germany restricts free speech, inciting a defensive response from German officials.

The failure of boys to thrive in school is not merely linked to teaching staff demographics; rather it stems from deeper social issues and expectations.

The societal expectation that all mothers are loving and nurturing often fails to acknowledge the damaging impacts some mothers can have on their children.

The hard sell on parenthood often glosses over the boredom and challenges that come with raising children, highlighting how these aspects are kept quiet.

I feel a troubling kind of opacity in my brain lately—as if reality were becoming illegible, as if language were a vessel with holes in the bottom and meaning was leaking all over the floor.

Modern society, particularly in urban hubs such as Los Angeles, is witnessing the rise of a peculiar phenomenon: a culture not of narcissism... but of fabricated self-importance.

"Without electricity, we go back to the Stone Age. Especially in high density urban centers," Dr. Sangeetha Abdu Jyothi warned about the severe consequences of a large-scale blackout.

When men step outside these prescribed roles or question the expectations placed upon them, society deploys powerful linguistic weapons to bring them back in line.

The Green Children have consistently been viewed as mere curiosities of superstition, but a deeper examination reveals the rich social tapestry they represent in medieval life.

"Over time, mayonnaise became so synonymous with a certain type of person (usually deemed 'uncool, boring, or plain') that it lost a bit of its powerhouse grip on the palates of the masses."

A new generation has emerged, known as Generation Alpha, characterized by unique qualities that distinguish them from previous generations.