Building Europe: Design, Power and the New Urban Economy

Friday, April 10, 2026

Europe is quietly redesigning itself. Through the New European Bauhaus, cities become more than places to live—they become instruments of policy, value creation and identity. This series explores how design, technology and governance converge in Europe’s emerging urban economy.

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The Classroom as Mirror

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Across Europe, education is increasingly shaping not only knowledge but identity. As classrooms navigate between national traditions and European values, they become spaces where the self is both reflected and formed—raising questions about autonomy, belonging and the nature of education.

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Teaching the Self

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Across Europe, education is increasingly focused on shaping the self. As identity, wellbeing and citizenship enter the classroom, a new tension emerges between guidance and autonomy—raising questions about whether the self is discovered, or quietly constructed.

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From Perfect to Rotten

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Perfection is no longer the defining standard of identity. Across Europe, a shift toward raw and unfiltered self-expression is underway—yet as authenticity becomes expected, it risks turning into a new form of performance.

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Hiring by Algorithm

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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As AI systems increasingly determine who gets hired, the labour market is shifting from human judgement to algorithmic decision-making. This article explores how the AI Act addresses bias, transparency and accountability in hiring, reshaping fairness and access to work.

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The Mirror and the Apple

Sunday, March 29, 2026

In a changing Europe, identity is no longer fixed but continuously shaped by culture, technology and experience. This article explores how we see ourselves—and why the tension between authenticity and perception is becoming increasingly central.

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The Invisible Pressure of the Information Age

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

In an always-on digital environment, attention is continuously shaped by algorithmic systems. Beyond information overload, the real challenge lies in cognitive pressure and mental wellbeing, as individuals navigate constant stimulation, fragmented focus and diminishing space for reflection and recovery.

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From Digital Skills to Algorithmic Literacy

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

As artificial intelligence reshapes how information is filtered and perceived, digital skills alone are no longer enough. Understanding the systems behind visibility, knowledge and decision-making is becoming essential for human capital, education and democratic participation in an increasingly algorithmic society.

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The Meaning Crisis

Thursday, February 19, 2026

As artificial intelligence reshapes how information is produced and perceived, literacy can no longer mean simply reading and verifying facts. It must address who constructs meaning, how algorithms frame reality and whether citizens retain agency in an increasingly synthetic information environment.

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The Battle for Visibility

Saturday, February 14, 2026

As algorithms and artificial intelligence increasingly determine what citizens see, media literacy can no longer focus solely on identifying misinformation. Understanding the infrastructures that shape visibility has become essential for democratic resilience and cognitive autonomy in Europe’s evolving digital public sphere.

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