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• The King, the Void, and the Seduction of Screens02/06/2025
  Charlie Chaplin’s A King in New York (1957) is certainly not considered his masterpiece. In fact, to a contemporary audience, it may even feel somewhat tedious and overly calculated. Yet, more than half a century after its premiere, the film has aged in intriguing ways. It now appears to have matured, revealing unexpected depth and… Read more: The King, the Void, and the Seduction of Screens
• Who Are the Snowflakes Now?05/05/2025
  Donald Trump has just announced a 100% tariff on foreign films. “Hollywood is dying a very fast death,” he claims, suggesting this is the result of a “concerted effort by other Nations, and, therefore, a National Security threat”. You could see it as just another round in his ongoing trade wars with the world. But… Read more: Who Are the Snowflakes Now?
• Zen and the Future of Intelligence25/04/2025
  There are so-called “classics” you enjoy in high school but later set aside. You grow up, develop critical thinking, and learn to steer clear of all that quasi-philosophical junk food. Of course, you used to love the soul-searching fluff—and you still proudly admit it—but as a rational and well-educated adult, you now believe that real… Read more: Zen and the Future of Intelligence

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