Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind : The Modern Recipe for Happiness?

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Captivating and innovative, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind draws the viewer into a dreamlike world directed by Michel Gondry. Released in 2004, the film stands out for its unique approach to storytelling and its profound exploration of the themes of love, memory and acceptance. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a sensitive and …

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The Marginalization of Mesoamerican Indigenous Women in Mainstream Feminism: Recognizing Overlooked Subjectivities

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The Marginalization of Mesoamerican Indigenous Women in Mainstream Feminism: Recognizing Overlooked Subjectivities “[T]here is no way out of coloniality from within modern categories of thought.”  – Gabriela Veronelli,  “A coalitional approach to theorizing decolonial communication” Although contemporary, Western society may no longer be overtly colonial or patriarchal, its structures remain deeply shaped by these legacies. …

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A Multiculturalist Reading of ‘Battleface’ by Sabrina Mahfouz

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The position of migrants in society is often a topic of debate and a source of conflict among politics and intellectuals. In ‘Battleface’, British-Egyptian author Sabrina Mahfouz criticizes multiculturalism through her writing. Are there limits to multiculturalism in British society? Sabrina Mahfouz edited the book The Things I Would Tell You: British Muslim Women Write …

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The Louvre’s Grande Galerie: Display and Visitor Experience

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The Grande Galerie first opened its doors on August 10th, 1793. Its exceptional length makes it the Louvre’s largest room and one of the most memorable galleries in Europe. Originally built between 1595 and 1610, it was supposed to serve as a transitional space between the Louvre and the Palais des Tuileries. Displaying art in …

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The Far Right Rise in Europe : Romania

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2024 is the year of elections and in Europe, the far right conquers land. Seven European states — Hungary, Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, Finland, The Netherlands and Slovakia — now have far right parties within their government.  A new tool for propaganda European Parliament elections in France triggered a new tendency as the Rassemblement National’s …

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Deep Reinforcement Learning Agents in Algorithmic Trading

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Introduction Quantitative finance has traditionally relied heavily on statistical and econometric models to forecast market fluctuations. These models use mathematical methods, grounded in advanced probability theory, such as time-series models, continuous-time stochastic processes, or Monte Carlo simulations to optimise the returns on investments or trades in an ever-changing financial landscape. However, these models – resembling …

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Cancel Culture and Social Media Users: A Question of Privilege?

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Cancel culture is an internet phenomenon: a person’s reputation, fame or notoriety is questioned because of their controversial actions. It is sometimes caused by an old social media post, a video or an accusation resurfacing. Does cancel culture affect ordinary people more deeply than celebrities? The consequences of this phenomenon on the lives of famous …

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Vapes Against Our Children

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Long gone are the days of wine being served in French school cafeterias, only at a hand’s reach for developing children to consume freely. Nowadays, a new public health concern is on the mind of legislators in France and all around the world. Colloquially called “puffs” in France, disposable electronic cigarettes have been pushed and …

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When Love Takes a Robotic Dimension

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This is how life feels when you are constantly seeking love through dating apps. On November 20, Kim Kardashian faced backlash after sharing a series of provocative photos featuring herself alongside a Tesla Optimus humanoid robot. Far from being just a futuristic stunt, the imagery reflects an emerging societal issue: the growing automating human relationships, …

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Do We Need Custodians of Knowledge?

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Nietzsche suggested “There are no facts, only interpretations.” This raises questions surrounding the subjectivity of knowledge, and therefore the need for people who can accurately interpret data and findings to formulate what can be identified as knowledge. A custodian is somebody with the responsibility of taking care of something, and – in the context of …

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Diplomatic Immunities and Legal Disputes: A Case Study of Equatorial Guinea vs France (ICJ)

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Introduction, Thesis, and Definitions The case of Equatorial Guinea v. France was first brought before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 2016 and it was centered around the limits and applications of diplomatic immunity in the context of transnational crime. This case presents a conflict between the principles of diplomatic protection under the Vienna …

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Bows, a Symbol of Girlhood Extended?

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Bows, bows, bows.  Pink, white or blue. Out of satin, silk or lace. To wear on your bag, to wear on your face.  This year saw the comeback of at least two little-girl-wardrobe staples, mary-jane flat shoes and bows as accessories for almost anything.  In fashion This regain in popularity for the bow is mainly …

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A Franco-Belgian Artistic Heritage,The Heyday of BD

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Between rivalry in sports and a never-ending debate on the origin of the so-called “French” fries, Brussels and Paris have their lots of bones of contention. Still, out of many factors explaining the friendship between the French and the Belgians, one stands out: comic books. Many countries have their own traditions when it comes to …

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Women’s Rights in the Context of Russian Aggression Against Ukraine

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Note: This article was initially written in December 2022, and the data reflects the conditions at that time. While we’ve aimed to capture the most relevant insights, please be aware that certain figures or dynamics may have shifted since publication. Women’s Rights in the context of Russian Aggression against Ukraine – What is the gender …

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Afterimages of the Economy of Aesthetics

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This article constitutes a montage of fragments of a work titled ‘L’Économie d’esthétique: La fonctionnalisation performative de la production cinématographique vis-à-vis de la pratique de l’art révolutionnaire’ translated and simplified as the mind does with images that no longer strike our consciousness but reappear sometimes with a nostalgic whiff to remind us of something that …

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