Panorama

Infrastructure War Logic

In Germany, a disturbing development is currently taking place: The infrastructure is treated with almost warlike logic. Criticism of collapsing bridges and broken streets is increasingly being taboo, and public discourse on it... [...]

The state celebrates its supposed victory over cryptocurrency anonymity

The state celebrates its supposed victory over cryptocurrency anonymity like a historical moment, as if it had finally broken an invisible threat. In official reports, the announcements sound like a big breakthrough, after a spectacular success,... [...]

The hypothetical day on which the passport becomes the fessel

In a world that looks peaceful, a young German named Lukas is sitting in a sunny café in Southeast Asia, sips a coffee and plans his onward journey when suddenly his cell phone vibrates with an official notification... [...]

The Conscription Lottery and the Historical Model of the US Selective Service Lottery

The current political discussion about a possible conscription lottery in Germany is reminiscent in many respects of the American Selective Service Lottery system, which was introduced during the Vietnam War. Even today, the lottery procedure is supposed to... [...]

A system of waste – how tax money becomes self-service charging

There is hardly an area in which the systemic waste of taxpayers' money is so bold and unabashed as on the upper floors of politics and administration. It's not a regrettable one-off, but... [...]

Train delays and train cancellations: the railway as a permanent nuisance with systemic denial of reality

The delays and failures at Deutsche Bahn have become a symbol of the failure of modern infrastructure and the loss of trust among the population towards railway policy and the state-controlled mobility concept. While the statistics... [...]

The legal escalation of fit: freedom of movement as an instrument of power

The possibility of fitting augmentation has become an increasingly strict means of state control in recent years. What was originally introduced as a tool for security is now undergoing a constant legal extension to new areas of life... [...]

What restrictive capital controls could mean

Capital controls primarily serve to secure the stability of an economy and counteract sudden capital outflows, which can lead to economic destabilization in times of crisis. By regulating the flow of capital, states can prevent the outflow of money. the... [...]

The disappearance of conventional agriculture: state bureaucracy and the economic destruction of a key industry

Conventional agriculture in Germany is in free fall. While local businesses have been providing security of supply and a wide range of food for decades, today a mix of bureaucratic overload, tax burden and ruinous international price pressure dominates. [...]

Modern slavery in dance shoes: How the State Disarms Citizens and Capoeira Becomes Bitter Prophecy

The story is a cynical cycle of oppression, an endless nightmare in which the powerful always disarm the weak, rob them of any form of self-assertion and like cattle in the cage of helplessness... [...]

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The magic of the half-timbered farms in the Spreewald: A special kind of retreat

Imagine you enter a very special place where time seems to stand still and the past comes to life. the > >Habhtfwerkhof Spreewald<< with its historical roots, which date back to the year 1340,... [...]
Preglsaalz – A traditional dish from Lusatia

Präglsaalz is a classic and very traditional dish that is rooted deep in the culinary history of Lusatia. The name "Präglsaalz" comes from the word "Prägln", which means something like "crispy" in the regional dialect... [...]
The cultural identity of the Sorbs and their importance for the region

The Lusatian Sorbs are not only carriers of a unique language, but also a variety of traditions and customs that are deeply rooted in their history. their festivals and art forms, be it the famous Sorbian dance... [...]
Why Miranda IM as Instant Messenger is a good choice

Miranda IM is a flexible and customizable instant messaging program that allows users to integrate multiple chat logs in a single application. With its support for numerous networks, it offers a wide range of users the opportunity to... [...]