Chongqing China, a view of the industrial district of the chinese city, sunset
Social Phaenomena

Chongqing’s Mysteries, GDP and Quality of Life

(second and last part) Chongqing China – a city that is not only efficient but also livable and respectful of the environment. Indeed, one of the parameters taken into consideration is the per capita consumption […]

Black and white photograph of an ultramodern bridge and skyscrapers in the background, in the Chinese megalopolis Chongqing.
Social Phaenomena

Chongqing’s mysteries, urbanization

(the first of two parts) About five years have passed since I left for China. A study trip, cultural discovery and personal growth which led me to live there for a year. When people asked […]

Social Phaenomena

What about Deglobalizing the Health?

Is it possible that the current epidemic was needed to make European rulers understand that one cannot depend on a distant and problematic country like China to supplying essential medicines? The synthesis of Chinese raw […]

Fuga dal nord
Social Phaenomena

3:10 to Yuma, a Train to Southern Italy against the virus

Thousands and miles fleeing the north. Suddenly, in one night. The bundle on the shoulder. Money? doesn’t matter. Hen planes are bombing, you can’t stay waiting or think about. Fear-action: just one breath, no gap […]

Social Phaenomena

From the Handshake to The Feet One

In this period, whether we are in one of the “red zones” or in any other part of Italy, everyone must face a change in our lifestyles. We need to “avoid hugs and handshakes” and […]

picture, colours, 2 female dolls in black, black hair, geisha-like make-up, white background
Social Phaenomena

Love Dolls, the Fluffy Skin of Mayu and Deluxe

(The second of three parts) 4. “But when I saw Mayu in the showroom, it was love at first sight,” says a Japanese man. This doll has become the only love of his life. It […]

The naked bust of a man from behind, held by the arms of a figure not represented at the height of the hips. On the bust, on the lower back, the name Doug is written. Below, X-SITE Energy Services.
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Greta beyond the Horrible Drawing, gracefully

The global meets the global. She treats the global emergency, especially the global warming. Her counterpart treats oil. She is Greta Thunberg, on her opposite there is X-SITE Energy Services and her champion manager Doug […]

ospedale Italia
Social Phaenomena

Hospitals Hospitals Hospitals

China has stunned the world, weeks ago: a new hospital was built in 10 days. At that time the rest of the world thought: we are sympathetic, but, luckily, we are far away, hopefully we […]

Culture

Southeast Asia, a Journey into Animism

MARINA SHAFIK – In Southeast Asia, animism is deeply rooted into society. No matter what religion, status, educational or well-being level you are – animism is a constant and it is part of the cultural […]

Rubriche

The Rat Year Starts, Mob and Coronavirus

According to the lunar calendar, at 25th January the year of the Rat will start. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor decided that the order of zodiacal animals would be fixed by the order […]

Tourists in a wild landscape shrouded in the fog. Some of them take pictures and selfies
Social Phaenomena

Travelling at the Global Era

Over the past centuries, the meaning and modes of travelling have continuously evolved. A big change occurred between the 17th and 18th centuries: prior to this period, people undertook a journey to escape from war […]

Social Phaenomena

Suburbs, the multiplication of the cities

The development of wider and wider suburbs is going to be a crucial issue for the demographic policies of each country on the planet. Main reasons are the following: the living space has a vertical […]

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Confucius and Modernity

News in the field of technology? Once, people used to look at the US, now the new Makkah for the hi-tech is Shenzhen, China. There, some tech giants (Huawei, DJI and Tencent) have their headquarters. […]