It feels like books were already written about the disaster that unfolded on February 28th in the Oval Office. There’s always a perspective, an angle, a rhetoric that helps us make sense of this new way of shaping the global order. Some have chosen humor and sarcasm—and I have to give it to them: Trump’s temper, Vance’s contradictions, and Zelensky’s…
Like so many of you, I was gutted by the news of the Bibas family—the tiny boys, Ariel and Kfir, and their mother, Shiri. Rumors had swirled for months that they might not have survived, but as a mother, I clung to hope they’d turn up alive. Then came the horrific truth: they were strangled, their bodies stoned to mimic…
It took me a moment to process JD Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Conference, but like many others, I want to share my thoughts. This isn’t a critique of the Trump administration, nor is it a defense of EU policies (I’ve criticized those plenty). Rather, it’s a reflection on the disappointing retreat from what was once the art of…
When was the last time you spent hours talking to someone, completely absorbed in the conversation, without once feeling the urge to pick up your phone and check your social media? Can you even remember a moment like that? How did it feel? For many of us, those moments have become rare — almost like a forgotten art. Lately, I’ve…
We’ve all heard it: “Don’t worry, be happy.” Stay positive, see the glass half full, and steer clear of anything that might dampen your spirits. While this mindset might work in the short term, it’s a dangerous approach over the long haul—for individuals and society alike. We often avoid asking difficult questions or diving into uncomfortable truths because it forces…
In the constantly evolving landscape of technology and global events, an intriguing thought struck me while perusing the latest developments at OpenAI, which has recently seen an unprecedented shuffle in its leadership. Why not channel the curiosity of students towards the dynamic world of news? Let’s delve into this idea for a moment. Consider OpenAI: a technological marvel widely utilized…
Dear diary, Here’s a more personal one. In a world that pushes us relentlessly towards achieving, excelling, and constantly presenting our best selves, turning 30 can often feel like a checkpoint we’re not quite ready for. It’s that age where society, knowingly or unknowingly, expects us to have “arrived”. But what if you feel like you’re still en route? I’ve…
Navigating today’s technological landscape, it’s evident that keeping pace with the rapid metamorphosis of industries under the umbrella of Artificial Intelligence is, to say the least, demanding. While most conversations center around AI’s influence on visual arts, it’s hard to miss the crescendo building in the music industry. Now, have you heard of Noonoouri? I didn’t. At least until a…
Stepping into the scene belatedly, a night at the Barbie movie finally graced our schedules (Yes, I dragged Christian to the cinema to watch it with me). As someone who reveled in the art of fashioning Barbie dolls and assigning them unexpected professions (my Barbie was quite the accomplished accountant, believe it or not), watching the Barbie movie was an…
Acum un an mă apucasem să transcriu pasaje din jurnalul de război al bunicului meu, Ion Berchez, un om deosebit de blând, inteligent, frumos și iubitor. Revin cu partea a II-a mai jos. Enjoy! – Spune-mi elev Berchez, ce-ți alegi din două, viața sau moartea, tribunalul militar sau să rămîi în școală? – Să rămîn în școală, domnule căpitan! –…