Is the world only becoming better and better? How are increases in wealth and life expectancy affected by social inequalities? Why do we hear so little about the global increase in mental illness and its development over time? These are some of the questions that Roland Paulsen, associate professor of sociology, discusses in this video, which is also a comment on some of the claims of Hans Rosling and other New Optimists.
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Aufhe Bunga Bunga – Silvio Berlusconi: An Oral History
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi died on 12 June 2023 at the age of 86. In this special episode of the Aufhe Bunga Bunga podcast, we say goodbye to the towering figure of the […]
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Renegade Inc – Poverty porn: divide, fool, rule
It was Malcolm X who famously stated that if you’re not careful the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing. Watch here […]
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Good Journalism – BBC’s Andrew Neil challenges minister to defend Corbyn spy ‘smears
Yes, it still exists: Hard-hitting, persistent, methodic confrontation of politicians by journalists.
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