In a world increasingly conscious of cultural bias and historical distortion, the call to “decolonize” knowledge invites us to revisit the very foundations of how we learn. Traditional academic disciplines—from anthropology to literary studies—often center Western canons, sidelining or outright ignoring perspectives from the Global South and Indigenous communities. This imbalance perpetuates myths about intellectual … Read more
The story of modern Japan is not a straightforward tale of defeat and recovery—it’s a tapestry woven from moral reckonings, political transformations, cultural exchanges, and bursts of creative energy. Although postwar Japan is often remembered for its astonishing economic rise and global cultural exports, the seeds of that transformation took root amid international trials and … Read more
Did you know that some historians trace Valentine’s Day back to the rowdy Roman festival of Lupercalia, where men dressed in goatskins and ran through the streets in fertility rites? Fast-forward to medieval Europe, and we find aristocrats composing elaborate love poems, cementing the holiday’s romantic flair. Today, over 27 billion dollars1 are spent annually … Read more
A decade ago, the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) shaping our everyday lives still felt like something out of science fiction. Yet here we are, letting recommendation algorithms decide our next movie, using AI-driven virtual assistants to manage our schedules, and even witnessing AI breakthroughs in fields like medicine. But what happens when technology begins … Read more
The term “Utopia” was popularized by Thomas More in his 1516 work Utopia, deriving from the Greek prefix ou- (“no”) and topos (“place”)—an intentional nod to the notion of a “nowhere place.” Yet, while its name suggests nonexistence, utopian thinking is as old as civilization itself, reflecting our deepest hopes for harmony, justice, and collective … Read more
Behavioral economics has transformed how we understand decision-making, challenging the long-standing assumption that human act rationally in their economic choices. Born from the intersection of psychology and economics, the field began to take shape in the late 20th century, pioneered by thinkers like Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky. Their groundbreaking research demonstrated that cognitive biases, … Read more