To be a social media star, to make millions and more, is the updated version of the desire for fame and honor among today’s children and youth. Can we channel their energy in a positive direction? And more broadly, where…
Karl Marx predicted that at some point capitalism would exhaust itself, and that a more cooperative approach to life would follow. Today, as people begin to realize that shopping and status symbols do not bring meaningful fulfillment, the need arises…
The platforms, channels, and websites that we consume the news on vastly shapes our attitudes and awareness, and there is a major gap between what we think about ourselves, about our ability to filter and critique information, and what actually…
Social media and online networks did not emerge by chance. They are a direct result of the development of human desire. As our will to receive pleasure continues to grow, it pushes us to connect more and more with others.…
When we look at the rapid rise of social media and online networks, it may seem like a purely technological phenomenon. However, its roots lie much deeper, in human nature itself. Social networks are a natural outcome of the evolution…
Social and mass media needs to change its direction. It should happen through a unified decision, through the agreement of the majority of countries, that from now on, everything in the media, whether it be news, culture, entertainment, education, or…
Imagine sitting in your living room, watching TV—on the Dog Channel. Your dog sees a commercial, barks, “Woof-woof,” and in loose translation, demands, “Come on, order that for me before the sale ends!” Sounds far-fetched? Not really. Advertising dominates our…
The more we develop, the more problems and crises we encounter, and their purpose is to lead us to the realization that the only way out of a total collapse is through unity. World unity is not only possible, it…
We come up with all kinds of conspiracy theories primarily because we do not know where we live, why we are alive, where we are headed, and what is good and bad for us. We are confused. We can think…
Dale Carnegie was an American psychologist, speaker, and author. He made a significant impact on countless lives through his inspirational teachings and best-selling books. A staple in the realm of self-help literature, Carnegie’s most well-known book, How to Win Friends and…
I have not seen a movie like it before. It would be one that leads its viewers to serious inner changes. We would enter the movie as people who think solely about ourselves, who have no single thought about others.…
We are influenced by ads because companies study what we would like and create ads that pinpoint our desires, whetting our appetites with the use of various deception and concealment techniques. For instance, if we have an initial desire for…