Category: Institutions (Forcing the reset)
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SB 1979: Another Attempt at Institutionalizing The Great Reset In The Philippines
Just last week, Senate Bill No. 1979 (SB 1979), known as the “Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act of 20231, was on its way to second reading. Today, at least five senators in the Philippines, have withdrawn their support for the bill citing concerns raised by constituents and stakeholders regarding its provisions.2 One of the contentious…
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Edward Snowden on Government Surveillance and the Imposition of a MonoCulture
In “Cultural Revolutions,” Edward Snowden reflects on the challenges of creativity in a world increasingly burdened by ideological conformity and surveillance. Drawing inspiration from Ai Weiwei’s memoir, he highlights the parallels between the oppressive environments of China during the Cultural Revolution and contemporary pressures in the West, where political correctness can stifle individual expression. Snowden…
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Child Marriage Law in Iraq Threatens Women’s Rights and the Nation’s Future
Iraq’s parliament is scheduled to vote on an amendment to its personal status law that would reduce the legal marriage age to nine and deprive women of rights pertaining to divorce, custody, and inheritance. Critics, particularly human rights campaigners, argue that this reform will undermine women’s rights and legitimize child marriage. They worry that it…
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Gender Identity vs. Biological Sex: The Debate Over Fairness in Competitive Sports
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is facing requests to have her Olympic gold medal removed after a leaked medical report claimed she is naturally male, citing a 5a-reductase-2 deficiency, which hinders sexual maturation in biological males. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was aware of Khelif’s medical documents but has yet to clarify whether it will investigate.…
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How AI and Biased Imagery Shape Our Perceptions Without Us Knowing
Our perceptions are greatly impacted by the pictures we see on social media and the internet daily, which frequently serve to reinforce prejudices and preconceptions, particularly those related to gender roles in the workplace. According to studies, search engines and platforms with a lot of images, such as Google and AI-generated material, frequently reflect and…
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Breaking Free from the Google Echo Chamber: The Need for Diverse Perspectives in Search
Google’s search engine frequently tailors results based on the language of users’ queries, which can perpetuate confirmation bias by returning results that support a user’s implicit position. For example, the same questions framed in positive or negative phrases produce different viewpoints, influencing how people perceive issues. Google argues that its algorithms offer a variety of…
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Madness: Transgender ideology has enabled people to ‘identify’ as amputees
The article argues that transgender ideology has led some individuals to identify as amputees, reflecting a broader trend of self-identification that extends beyond traditional gender categories. According to the article, this phenomenon is part of a societal shift where personal feelings and beliefs about identity take precedence over biological realities. The author raises concerns about…
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Royal College of Psychiatrists Cuts Ties with Stonewall Amid Transgender Care Concerns
The Royal College of Psychiatrists will discontinue its connection with Stonewall in December due to concerns about impartiality and internal conflicts on transgender matters. In response to criticisms of Stonewall’s recommendations and attitude on transgender care, other organizations, including government departments, have taken similar action. The college acknowledged that remaining involved with an entity over…
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The Dangers of Platforming Pro-War Narratives Without Accountability
Critics have condemned New York Times columnist Bret Stephens for advocating military escalation against Iran, accusing him of promoting dangerous rhetoric without addressing the potential human toll. Stephens advocated for swift U.S. military action and rejected diplomatic restraint with Israel, citing Iran’s nuclear threat and recent missile strikes. Stephens’ position on Iran has drawn criticism…
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Who Decides What’s Hate Speech? The Oversight Board’s Controversial Ruling on Free Expression
The majority of Meta’s Oversight Board concluded that the slogan “from the river to the sea” is not intrinsically hate speech and should not be immediately banned from Instagram and Facebook. The board determined that the statement has numerous meanings and is frequently used to express sympathy with Palestinians rather than to instigate violence. Critics,…
