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Between Aliens And Algorithms: The Conspiracy Market

They’ve always existed, but now they have YouTube channels, verified profiles, graphic t-shirts, and even a line of organic skincare. Conspiracy theories have left the basement of fringe discussions and stepped into the spotlight of social media. From vaccines allegedly implanting chips to reptilian celebrities, what was once dismissed as marginal delusion has become entertainment content — and, in many cases, a highly profitable product.

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✅🕒 Published on May 5, 2025 - 14:51

Planet B

When The Sky Writes Us A Note

By Maria Raquel

When May arrives, all you need to do is look up to see that the universe has its own way of writing poetry — in the form of luminous streaks. The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, one of the most anticipated of the year, lights up the sky with fragments left by the famous Halley’s Comet. The phenomenon peaks between May 5 and 6, but it can be seen a few days before and after. And contrary to popular belief, no telescope is needed: just a dark place, clear skies, and a bit of patience.

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✅🕒 Published on May 5, 2025 - 11:37

Voice

Everything Today Has To Be A “Statement”

By Maria Raquel

The other day I said I like buttered toast. A minute later, someone asked: “But have you taken a stand against gluten yet?”

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✅🕒 Published on May 5, 2025 - 10:48

Cabaret

Cabaret — Edition Nº1 The World Spins, The Powerful Stumble. The Audience Applauds — And We Sip And Report.

By Maria Raquel

Trump and the Constitution: will they or won’t they? Donald Trump rekindled his toxic relationship with the Constitution this week. In an interview, he said he’s “not sure” whether he’s obligated to respect it — especially when it comes to immigrants. You know, light stuff, like “this clause annoys me, I’ll just ignore it.” As for a third term, he said he’s not “seriously” considering it. He just daydreams about it — like opening a vineyard or texting an ex. No coup here, just a casual fantasy.

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✅🕒 Published on May 5, 2025 - 10:41

Ctrl+Z

Pamphlets That Brought Down Empires

By Maria Raquel

Before angry tweets and viral posts, the most feared weapon of the powerful was simple: paper and ink. Pamphlets, manifestos, and underground newspapers, poorly formatted and glued to walls, had the power to ignite revolutions with just one misplaced comma.

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✅🕒 Published on May 4, 2025 - 13:19

The Invisible Contract: How You Agreed To Be Watched — And Clicked “Accept” With A Smile Between Cookies, Pop-Ups And Privacy Policies, Big Tech Doesn’t Just Know Everything About You — It Made You Believe It’s Normal

By Maria Raquel

You visit a website, a little gray bar pops up, and you click “Accept All Cookies” like you’re saying yes to a marriage proposal. Except in this relationship, the other party knows your location, your blood type, and that you cried listening to a Sandy & Junior song last night.

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✅🕒 Published on May 3, 2025 - 17:35

You Blinked, And Tiktok Became A National Security Threat Why Governments Want To Ban The World’s Most Loved Chinese App — And What It Has To Do With Geopolitics, Paranoia, And Suspicious Dance Moves

By Maria Raquel

It started simple: an app for short videos, viral dances, and time-killing trends. The reality? TikTok became a geopolitical dispute with a remixed soundtrack and choreographed drama. And no one quite understood how we went from “check out this pasta recipe” to “threat to national security.”

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✅🕒 Published on May 3, 2025 - 17:13

The Illusion Of The Skies: Flying Got Cheaper — And Way More Hellish Now You Pay For The Seat, The Bag, And — If You're Not Careful — The Air You Breathe

By Maria Raquel

Flying used to be a privilege. Now, it's a punishment with a view. You buy a ticket thinking you’ll cross the skies like a modern human, and end up inside a metal tube where your dignity checks itself in — with an added fee.

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✅🕒 Published on May 3, 2025 - 16:55

Trump Reloaded: 3 Months Back In Office And The World Is Already Pmsing How One Quarter Of Shouting, Executive Orders, Tweets, And Scowls Feels Like A Decade Of Global Instability

By Maria Raquel

It’s been just three months since Donald Trump returned to the presidency of the United States — but it already feels like three years. Time under his rule seems to double, like every week is a new season of a reality show no one wants to watch but everyone follows with one eye on their phone and the other on the stock market.

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✅🕒 Published on May 3, 2025 - 16:49

Crypto, No Fuss: Yes, You Can Use It In Everyday Life Why You Don’t Need To Understand Blockchain To Start Using Crypto With Freedom — And Without Feeling Lost

By Maria Raquel

You don’t need to know how a V8 engine works to drive a car. Or understand electrical engineering to flip a light switch. So why do we still think you need to be a programmer or a slick investor to use cryptocurrency?

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✅🕒 Published on May 3, 2025 - 14:37