Today I am writing about an experience I recently had to make. For family reasons, we needed a lawyer, although we already had a planned appointment somewhere else, but since we were advised by an organization that helps people to look for a lawyer nearby, since all lawyers have passed their state exams, it wouldn't make any difference, would it?
Society
Squid Game - a philosophical reflection
The 2nd season of the Korean series Squid Game was recently released on Netflix, and in another blog post I already explained my problems and mistrust with the Launch of series on Netflix and Co expressed. So I've only just watched the series Squid Game, worried that there might not be a second season. The series itself is really good, without spoilers, good characters and actors, a story that you can follow and actors who control the whole thing in the background.
But in this post I don't want to talk about the series as a cinematic dramaturgy, which is undoubtedly great and where Hollywood could take a cue from, this post is about an analysis and philosophical reflection. Continue reading →
The Internet is dying - but not in the way you'd expect
Do you know it? You have a problem and search for it on the Internet and find an article or a forum thread where exactly this one problem is discussed. I found a thread from 2004 that dealt with exactly the question I had. That got me thinking. Continue reading →
Discounts only with Lidl app
Recently I was in the Lidl discount store in Germany (should be mentioned, as Lidl also operates in other countries), when shopping, which we regularly do there as a family, there was a surprise at the checkout during the checkout process. The discount for the fish, there was not, well, not for us normal people, but only for those who had the Lidl Plus App use. In this article, I explain what it's all about and how Lidl is creating a two-tier society at the checkout.
Cannabis: List of all health benefits
Cannabis is used on 1 April 2024 legalized in Germanyfinally! But there are also people who associate cannabis with bad things, see it as a gateway drug or think that there is a reason why it is banned, It's not broccoli. In this article I would like to list, hopefully all the health benefits of cannabis and hopefully encourage critics to think about it. Continue reading →
Farmers' protest: Are farmers starting the revolution in Germany?
Farmers' protests in Germany? This is currently happening in Berlin and other places. Many people have been very dissatisfied with politics as a result of the two-year traffic light government. The majority of the population is calling for new elections, the government, consisting of the parties SPD, Greens and FDP, together only reach 32% Support. The majority of people have turned away.
And now the farmers' protests in Germany could create what would be necessary to force new elections, a general strike, if all people, starting with the farmers, stop working. This article is about the farmers' protests of December 2023. Continue reading →
Telephone etiquette - Why doesn't anyone call back?
Is phone etiquette changing in our society? This article is not really related to a big topic this time, but rather to a social behavior that I have noticed has changed in people.
In the past, about 10-15 years ago, it still felt normal that if you called someone and didn't reach them, the person you called would get back to you later. Continue reading →
How long have societies and civilizations existed?
I have asked myself this question time and again and, out of my own interest, set about looking for this information. Continue reading →
Digital Services Act (DSA): a step towards the introduction of an EU Ministry of Truth
The EU has passed two laws, the so-called Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Market Act (DMA), to combat fake news and disinformation and provide more consumer protection. These laws allow major platforms such as Google and Facebook to be monitored more closely and delete dangerous content. However, they also give the EU Commission more control over the media and the exchange of information on the Internet.
When War Becomes Peace, and Citizens Become Fallen Angels from Hell
In a recent campaign speech by the German Chancellor in Munich, I was shocked to hear the words he uttered to the people he represents as Chancellor.