Applying the methods of ancient and contemporary thinkers can help us get through difficult times and even find our own vocation. “We live in a society that pays little attention to the inner self”, explains Maura Gancitano, who, together with Andrea Colamedici, founded the philosophical school Tlon. However, there are ways of getting to know oneself better and understanding the right path for everyone.
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Medicine, surgery, science but also technology have always moved within a gender stereotype that ignores, or belittles, women. For example, women have been excluded from scientific tests for years and smartphones are developed according to the size of men’s hands. Today things are changing, but it is still not enough.
Prices of goods and services are generally rising in Italy, Europe and many developed countries. The Bocconi economist helps explain why the resulting wage increases are not necessarily good news.
Cinematography and cinema forums often examine our working world, for instance in the film ‘The Good Boss’ starring Javier Bardem. The article analyses some of the world’s best-known films on work, from Charlie Chaplin’s historic Modern Times (1936) to Ken Loach’s Sorry, We Missed You (2019) and Paolo Virzì’s Your Whole Life Ahead of You (2008).
We often complain that we don’t have enough time to do everything. But are we really sure that this is the case?
The “characteristics of a person relating to the emotional and psycho-social sphere” are becoming increasingly vital in the complex society we currently live in. This is explained by the president of the Foundation for Subsidiarity, who is joint editor of an important publication on this topic.
The choice to go on TikTok has been made not only by major museums, such as the Prado in Madrid, the Uffizi in Florence and the Metropolitan in New York, but also by small ones like the MArTa in Taranto in Italy. “Arousing curiosity is the key to getting people to visit museums,” explains Ilde Forgione, head of the Uffizi’s TikTok channel.
The gender pay gap measure was unanimously approved by the House and Senate: it now needs to be integrated to render jobs in Italy truly fair and inclusive. We interviewed Democratic Party MP Chiara Gribaudo, the first to sign this law
UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network in Italy is harnessing design, art and digital technology to redesign a post-pandemic world within culture: they are driven by the example of Piedmont’s capital city, which is using design tools for its own social planning
Known as Italy’s best-loved ‘social prof’. His Instagram and Tik Tok profiles have won over thousands of students in just a few months, demonstrating how social networks can be valuable allies for education and valid channels for building a new model for digital schools
Tapping into the potential of refugees is not easy in Italy. Official recognition of academic qualifications is one issue. However, efforts must also be made to ensure that the right skills are trained and companies have integration processes in place.
This discipline is fast solidifying itself in many areas of training and work. A holistic approach that merges society and the individual wellbeing, proving to be a key lever in the current transition
Overcoming gender inequality calls for tangible actions and original, powerful voices. ‘Women on Wednesday’ was created to discuss female empowerment.
Applying the methods of ancient and contemporary thinkers can help us get through difficult times and even find our own vocation. “We live in a society that pays little attention to the inner self”, explains Maura Gancitano, who, together with Andrea Colamedici, founded the philosophical school Tlon. However, there are ways of getting to know oneself better and understanding the right path for everyone.
Virtual reality is the next frontier in computer technology, an imminent destination. Like all technologies, we will have to get used to it, says Italian Internet pioneer Stefano Quintarelli: “Society is always adapting to make the best use of new tools, we simply need to understand their potential”