Day: May 17, 2013

Islam, the internet and privacy

Source: The Economist FOR young people of Muslim heritage, the internet can either be a deadly temptation or a breath of fresh air. At worst, for some frustrated kids with time on their hands, it opens a window into a world of extremism where all moderating influences from real life (parents, […]

‘Mommy Merkel’:

Source: Der Spiegel. “There is no particular enthusiasm for (German Chancellor Angela) Merkel, but rather paralyzed consent.” During her eight years as chancellor, Angela Merkel has skillfully lulled Germans to sleep and used feel-good policies to switch their focus from politics to personal comfort. By starving Germany’s democracy of vibrancy, […]