Cultural literacy and Digital literacy Should cultural literacy be valued on par with digital literacy in education systems, or is it losing relevance in a data-driven world? Cultural literacy is the ability to comprehend and engage with one’s culture, such as languages, arts, traditions, histories, and practices. It’s what makes our civilizations. Even in this…
Personal freedom and Collective responsibility Some choices that seem purely personal — like what to eat, what to drive, or how many children to have — actually have large effects on the environment and society. Where should the line be between personal freedom and collective responsibility? Each country holds a diverse interpretation of the line…
Immigrants The migration crisis has often become a heated topic in recent political policy. The news frequently reports the migration crisis as a headline, which is usually associated with the increasing crime rate, the spread of illegal drugs, or conflict with locals. I believe migration is a natural adaptation to change that is rooted in…
Has social media democratized truth by giving everyone a voice, or distorted it by blurring the line between fact and opinion? If I were asked the same question a decade ago, I would have answered that social media brought us voices to democratize truth. I still agree with it to some degree, notwithstanding that my…
