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Don’t think – Just consume
Every day, we consciously and unconsciously decide how to spend one of our most important resources: our attention.Every morning we wake up, and where does the first look go? Let’s be honest, it is on the phone. Even if it is just to stop the alarm, the phone is always there from the start. Instagram, Facebook…
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VOICES March 2026
When was the last time you were thinking about what you are actually consuming? Every day, we are bombarded with news and advertisements, making us feel increasingly detached from our emotions. Buried under advertisements for the latest micro trend, I see my brain screaming for help, overwhelmed by all the bad news. So, fleeing into…
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Exploring Macedonia, discovering myself
Exactly one year ago, I gave all the documents to the Macedonian embassy in Poland and was waiting to receive temporary residence to go to Macedonia. I felt contradictory emotions about moving abroad for one year and volunteering at Volunteers Centre Skopje (VCS). On one hand, I felt excited to change my life, meet new…
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VOICES November 2024
Disagreements often start from differences in opinion, whether at school, home, or social gatherings. These differences can lead to conflicts that, if not managed thoughtfully, may harm relationships. For me, discussing important topics is necessary, especially when they address big issues. However, for these discussions to be productive, it’s crucial to listen to others’ perspectives…
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Водич за преживување на „Денот на вљубените“
Кога ќе дојде 14 февруари – „Денот на вљубените“, интернетот знае да експлодира од романтични содржини. Сеедно дали се тоа реклами за накит, чоколадни бонбони, букети цвеќе или, пак, едноставно вљубени парови чија љубов е, небаре, совршена. Дали сте помислиле некогаш дека „Денот на вљубените“ е преценет? Сепак, можеби нецелосно сфаќаме како овој празник може…
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Survival Guide to Valentine’s Day
When Valentine’s Day comes around, the Internet explodes with romantic content. Whether it’s ads for jewelry, chocolate treats, bouquets of flowers, or loving couples as if their love is flawless. Don’t you think Valentine’s Day is overrated? Yet, we may not fully realize the impact this celebration can have on us. Valentine’s Day should be…
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Pop feminism takes the world by storm
Barbie, Beyoncé, Netflix, what do they all have in common? Pop feminism. But what is this new trend? In fact, is it a trend or a movement at all? Let’s delve into pop feminism, which is gaining momentum thanks to new media: social networks. Feminism is a militant movement that defends equality between men and…
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VOICES September 2023
September carries a bittersweet feeling of summer’s end and the arrival of fall. It evokes images of changing seasons, with leaves turning vibrant colors and temperatures cooling down. The month holds a certain calmness as the pace of life shifts, and it’s a time for reflection and preparation for the months ahead. For the reflection,…
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Between music and travel – from Brazil to Macedonia.
Eliza is 41 years old and comes from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. For two years she’s been traveling around Europe and the Balkans. In addition to traveling, one of her favorite hobbies is to play music. Her experience is out of the ordinary and she shared it with me for Voices Magazine. Eliza was…
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How did we get there?
One of the goals of social media is to identify human psychology’s weaknesses and take as much advantage of it as possible, and they are willing to pay the price for it. The economic model of a social media company consists of one thing: our attention. We aren’t spending any money to use social media,…
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Tinder, good opportunity or risk for our future society ?
In the run-up of Valentine’s day, have you found your soulmate ? If not yet, it’s still time to cast an eye over dating applications. Today, it’s one of the main ways for a lot of people to search for love. According to Statista’s Digital Market Outlook, online dating services had around 413 million active…
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