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The silent masters of money: how the ECB makes Europeans poor

The European Central Bank (ECB) was founded with the promise of stability, discipline, and independence. It was to be the heart of the euro project, protecting the common currency from political manipulation and reckless national spending. Yet, over the years, the ECB has transformed from a guardian of monetary stability into a political actor of immense power and questionable accountability. Its actions, often disguised as “technical monetary policy, ” have reshaped Europe’s economies and democracies without the consent of its citizens. The ECB today operates in a moral and democratic vacuum. It prints money, sets interest rates, and buys up government…

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Society

The boundless tolerance for intolerant cultures and how it destroys Western democracies

Western democracies have long prided themselves on their openness, pluralism, and tolerance. These values are the cornerstones of societies that fought for centuries to liberate….

Health

The healing power of sound: how frequencies influence the mind and body

Everything in existence is vibration. From the smallest atom to the grandest galaxy, all matter resonates with energy….

Politics

The New York elections: how modern democracies quietly manipulate the ballot box

The recent New York City elections have drawn attention not merely for their local outcomes but for what they reveal about the deeper decline in….

Society

The misuse of “fascism”: how a word lost its meaning and became a political weapon

Few words in modern political language have been as abused, distorted, and drained of meaning as “fascism.” Once referring to a very specific authoritarian ideology….

Health

The overhyped dental industry: toothpicks, brushing and common sense will do

Dentistry presents itself as a pillar of modern health care. Billboards and waiting rooms proclaim the necessity of biannual checkups, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, and….

Government

The lottery illusion: how governments turned gambling into a moral betrayal

Lotteries have long been sold as harmless entertainment, a glittering fantasy where ordinary people can win unimaginable wealth with the purchase of a simple ticket….

Energy

The polluting and destructive impact of offshore wind farms

The promise of green energy is enticing: a clean future, less CO₂ emissions, and independence from fossil fuels. But behind the polished façade of so-called….

Society

“Fake news,” “propaganda,” and “misinformation”: the hollow cries of powerlessness

In recent years, public discourse has undergone a fundamental shift. Where people once clashed over ideas, they now clash over labels….

Health

The marathon problem: why humans are not designed to run 42 kilometers

Marathons have become a global symbol of perseverance, discipline, and triumph over limits. Every year millions of people push their bodies through 42.195 kilometers of….

Politics

The illusion of independence: how post-Brexit Britain thrived economically yet remains under global control

When the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in 2016, it was widely portrayed as an act of national self-destruction. Economists, politicians, and….