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Against AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the world. This sentiment has been echoed across practically every field, often with positive connotations. AI, however, is exemplifying dystopia. Here is a whistle-stop tour as to some of the reasons how. 1. Environmental Impact Could you pour a full water bottle down the drain with an unscathed conscience? Would…
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What Does Trump’s Election Mean for the Future of Book Bans?
The re-election of Donald Trump signals a new, dark era for America, and the future of its democracy. The most powerful country in the world is now set to be led by a convicted criminal, who is seeking to establish a cult of personality, having campaigned on a slew of propagandic disinformation, and who has…
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Is Women’s History Necessarily Feminist?
1,600 words (Adapted from ‘highly commended’ submission in the Minds Underground’s 2024 essay competition.) Feminism is an extremely versatile socio political movement, and as such carries with it a variety of definitions. The categorisation that “feminism is about all genders having equal rights and opportunities, … respecting diverse women’s experiences, identities, knowledge … and empower[ment]”…