These interactive books and events encourage fresh perspectives on long-standing social systems.
Foreign Companies Driving the Global Privatization of Domestic Infrastructure
Foreign entities have secured profitable positions in once-public domestic infrastructure. The pursuit of short-term cash has sacrificed long-term revenue streams to a variety of foreign investors.
The Venetian Republic Offers Powerful Lessons to an American One in Need of Repair
The Venetian Republic’s political system, emerging alongside those of other Italian city-states, was founded on collaboration and power distribution. Its rise and decline highlight the importance of adaptability in the face of shifting global political dynamics.
Removing Hydropower Dams Can Restore Ecosystems, Build Climate Resilience, and Restore Tribal Lands
Hydropower dams, initially celebrated as feats of engineering, are now scrutinized for their negative environmental and societal impacts.
The Status of Europe’s Autonomous Movements
While the EU plays a dominant role in managing autonomous and separatist movements in member states, non-EU countries have their own rules, and can be more vulnerable to outside interference.
Finding the Roots of Religion in Human Prehistory
In a world so profoundly transformed by science and technology, it seems reasonable to ask: Why do religions still exist?
Google’s Stock Climbed After It Fired 12,000 Employees—But What Did They Get Out of It?
The tech sector is laying off tens of thousands of workers, making it clear that economic growth is currently valued above all else.