Our Brew

July 03, 2022

‘A New Message of Hope Against an Old, Recycled Cynicism’

Even though she lost, Robredo was able to generate over 15 million votes. She was able to organise the biggest mobilisations I’ve seen since the fall of the dictatorship...

July 02, 2022

The iPhone at 15: Pro Photographers on How it Changed Their World

"Most people get nervous if they realise a photojournalist is taking their picture. It often leads to unpleasant interactions. The smartphone, though, seems to be a magical stress-relief device. ......

July 01, 2022

Putin’s Propaganda is Rooted in Russian History – and That’s Why it Works

Putin’s popularity is skyrocketing, with 83% saying they support their leader. Most Russians also support the Ukraine war. Putin gives Russians what they have been missing since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 – a surge of national pride....

June 30, 2022

Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa Vows to Fight Philippines Order Shutting Rappler Site

‘Kill’ order to revoke news website’s certificates of incorporation made in final days of Rodrigo Duterte’s rule...

June 26, 2022

Do LGBTQ Animals Get Discriminated Too?

We have had several pets in the past who appeared to have gay or lesbian characteristics. When they insist on indulging in sexual activities with our other ‘straight’ pets, the ‘straight’ ones get annoyed. However, they are rarely troubled by them....

June 26, 2022

Google’s Powerful AI Spotlights a Human Cognitive Glitch: Mistaking Fluent Speech for Fluent Thought

Words can be misleading, and it is all too easy to mistake fluent speech for fluent thought....

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