Exploring the overlap between code and reason

For more than three years, the slogan “trust the science” echoed across Europe and much of the world. It was repeated by politicians, amplified by media, and used as a rhetorical shield against dissent. To question the safety or necessity…

Modern marketing has perfected the art of turning contradictions into virtues. Products are framed as healthier, more ethical, or less harmful, often through language that reassures consumers rather than informs them. From soy “milk” to vegan “leather” to zero-alcohol beers,…

In recent years, one of the most persistent health panics has been the idea that our screens are slowly poisoning us with radiation. From laptops to smartphones, from tablets to televisions, people have been told that blue light is a…

In recent years, a grassroots initiative has emerged under the name Stop Killing Games, a campaign that has put its finger on a wound the video game industry would rather ignore. Its central demand is simple: if players have paid…

Running is often presented as the simplest of human activities. No need for courts, balls, or complex equipment, just shoes and the open road. For many, it is framed as the most democratic of sports, available to anyone willing…

NASA has recently announced what many are calling a watershed moment: detections of life-signs on Mars. The rhetoric is stirring. Headlines speak of “evidence”, “ancient biology”, “microbial traces”, phrases that evoke everything from science fiction to spiritual awe. For…