A recent study by the Max Planck Society suggests that families across the globe will undergo substantial transformations in the near future. The research projects a steep decrease of more than 35% in the number of relatives an individual will have, accompanied by significant changes in family structures. The study forecasts a decline in the number of cousins, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren, while great-grandparents and grandparents are expected to increase. 

For instance, in 1950, a 65-year-old woman had an average of 41 living relatives, but by 2095, a woman of the same age is predicted to have only 25 living relatives.

11 January 2024

Kamikaze Damage Control: Have Greens overstepped the delicate line of politicians interfering with scales of justice in Golriz Ghahraman investigation?

The Greens face controversy over involvement with the justice process related to Golriz Ghahraman’s alleged shoplifting. Reaching out to Scotties Boutique looks like political interference, at best, but could it perhaps be seen as witness tampering?

10 January 2024

The Impact of DEI statements on academic freedom and nonconformity in universities

Reason.com reports on the case of a prominent researcher, Yoel Inbar, denied a position at UCLA. He is but one of countless examples showing how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statements are being used as political litmus tests in hiring and academic processes.

7 January 2024

Berkowitz – The dangers of an extremist education in Gaza

Political scientist and US State Department representative Peter Berkowitz criticises Gaza’s education system, asserting that Hamas, the Palestinian Authority (PA), and UNRWA are indoctrinating students with extremist ideologies. 

7 January 2024

Pressure on New Zealand Government to support South Africa’s application for genocide case against Israel at The Hague

Legal experts and academics have urged the New Zealand Government to support South Africa’s application initiating proceedings at The Hague against Israel for alleged genocide.