Hikikomori: Japan's Hidden Crisis of Social Withdrawal
An exploration of the hikikomori phenomenon in Japan where individuals completely withdraw from society for months or years.
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SocietyTuvalu's Digital Sovereignty: a Model for Climate Refugees
How Tuvalu's groundbreaking digital sovereignty initiative responds to existential climate threats through virtual nation-building.
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SocietyCochabamba Water Wars: a Defining Battle for Water Rights
How a grassroots movement in Bolivia challenged water privatization and reshaped global activism against corporate control of natural resources.
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SocietyThe Town Where People Live Without Using a Single Dollar
A small village in India called Hiware Bazar has managed to eliminate poverty and unemployment, setting a unique example by becoming financially self-sufficient without monetary exchange.
SocietyNorth Sentinel Island: a Glimpse into an Uncontacted World
A tribe in North Sentinel Island, which belongs to the Andaman Islands of India, has remained isolated from the rest of the world for thousands of years. They are among the last tribes to resist contact with the outside world.
SocietyThe Rise of Kodokushi: Japan's Growing Loneliness Crisis
Kodokushi is a term in Japan for 'lonely death'. It refers to the increasing phenomenon of elderly people dying alone and undiscovered for a long period, especially in densely populated areas.