The impact of the disinformation industry, the media crisis, and the political agendas of social networks has created a perfect storm in democracies, one that is eroding the relationship between citizens, information, and reality
It’s not just Wall Street or Silicon Valley. The pressure to maintain productivity, the onset of burnout syndrome, and the drive to enhance creativity are all reasons why substance use continues to persist in the workplace
A bribery experiment involving people from 18 countries reveals that the phenomenon is largely subject to circumstance
Germany’s most influential feminist sees the self-determination of gender as a madness stemming from a capitalist system in which everything can be bought
According to the Ministry of Labor and Employment, 3,190 workers being held captive were rescued throughout the country in 2023
Welcoming neighbors and friends without prior warning has become nearly non-existent in the social fabric of big cities. Urban layout and technological advancement have resulted in such interactions being seen as annoying and a disturbance of one’s rest time
After nearly two years of existence, AI text generators are proving to be a growing headache for educators. Though many say there’s no going back to a world without them, the way forward is fraught with obstacles
Socioeconomic conditions that make it difficult to move out, coupled with nostalgia for a form of masculinity threatened by feminism, have given rise to a new iteration of the man-child
The professor from the African American Studies at Princeton University talks to EL PAÍS about the importance of using collective imagination to challenge established systems
The Uruguayan intellectual, who hails from anti-capitalist struggles, has published an instructional guide on stopping gender-based violence in one’s immediate surroundings
A report by the OECD reveals that most national authorities want more international transparency when it comes to the purchase of drugs, but also that they refuse to report what they pay
In the heart of the Ghanaian jungle, illegal mines are polluting rivers and making the impoverished population ill. Residents barely share in the profits, which often end up outside the country. Six weeks before the general elections, indignation is rising among the population and protests against unchecked extractivism are growing
The U.N. reports that in 2023, four out of 10 war fatalities were women, as civilian casualties surged due to conflicts like the Gaza offensive
Are we witnessing an act of empowerment or another concession to the male gaze?
The largest study on this issue, involving 2,049 adolescents, reveals that this form of abuse may impact memory, learning, and motor control
The tragic death of Liam Payne, who had previously sought help to cope with life in the spotlight, brings new life to the debate over whether early, unbridled fame is compatible with emotional stability
Lyle and Erik were sentenced to life in prison 30 years ago for committing parricide in their Beverly Hills home, but a statement from a former member of Menudo and a letter written months before the crime could help lead to their freedom
On one hand, there are workers who feel exploited and live in precarious conditions. On the other, there are those who have pursued alternative paths, convinced that their circumstances will improve if they leverage their talents independently
The executive director of the organization says gender inequality is one of the most important drivers of new infections, especially in Africa
Count Victor Lustig, an Austro-Hungarian swindler, arrived in Paris in 1925 ready to pull off the ultimate scam
The journalist addresses the elusive Latino vote in the context of this year’s election and with her latest book, ‘Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America’
The renowned researcher, known for his revolutionary combination of university studies in psychology and engineering, pioneered a school of design that forever marked the 20th century
The Yale-educated physician joined the company in 2020 to help people find credible health information online and answer common questions that users ask on the platform
Grupo Prisa is organizing a conference in Barcelona to engage prominent politicians and intellectuals in a reflection on the future of geopolitics, industry, and climate change
The award-winning ethics expert reflects on our relationship with this technology: ‘If those who control it are large companies that want economic power or countries that want geopolitical power, there is no guarantee that it will be used properly’
After a five-year-long investigation into the Work of God, financial journalist Gareth Gore accuses the organization of holding Spain’s sixth-largest bank hostage, while exploiting and mistreating members. The future of the Catholic institution depends on Trump… and on how far Pope Francis is willing to go
The power of so-called ‘idle talk’ has been revindicated in literature, essay and podcast as a subversive tool
