The opioid overdose epidemic has had three distinct waves of endemic deaths, with cumulative and long-lasting consequences that have lasted all the way to this very day. With just over 80,411 deaths in 2021 alone, it is certainly not an issue to be trifled with.
But the age-old question returns, what are the exacerbating factors behind this crisis?
Corporate marketing has evolved greatly through the times. Its transformation has been marked by its ability to cater to the needs and wants of each new generation, especially in the case of Generation Z, with our limited attention spans and desire for work-life balance.
Since October 7, the death toll in Palestine, concentrated in the besieged Gaza Strip, has risen above 11,500, with more than half being that of children, and thousands feared trapped under the rubble.
But, where is the international assistance?
Israel’s narrative, backed up by sympathising Western media, lends Israel a position to indiscriminately target civilians in the name of its “right to defend itself”.
What is this powerful narrative that concentrates power in the hands of the Israeli government, and creates their immunity on the global stage?
What does Attack on Titan have to do with politics, or what would BTS have to do with the United Nations? What role does commercialised media play in influencing thought? What could Barbie have to do with the coronavirus? Media politics explores these questions and how the media has always had a role in disseminating widespread psychological phenomena and schools of thought.
Migraines, chronic back pain, Irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory autoimmune conditions — why do humans living in such developed countries still have such health conditions to deal with? Wouldn’t we expect our modern standard of living to grant us better health, with fewer illnesses and diseases? With all that technology has given us, how has it not granted us better health conditions?
Language has always had a profound and multifaceted psychosocial impact on individuals and societies. It shapes our identities, influences our perception of others, and is a tool which we use to decipher first impressions. Accent bias can even influence our social standing and affect employment opportunities.
The impact of works of fiction goes far beyond our realization. Whether it’s classic literature or contemporary films and television shows, fiction has proven to be a potent medium that entertains, educates, and inspires people from diverse cultures and generations. Beyond its entertainment value, fiction possesses a remarkable capacity to influence perceptions, stimulate critical thinking, and cultivate empathy, making it a significant force that shapes not only culture and society but also individual lives.
New-age philosophical movements have been gaining popularity, and it’s not just Marxism or Aristotlelianism anymore. One of which has been gaining traction, for better or for worse, is a philosophy well known as Effective Altruism (EA).
Ideology and religion are usually two different systems of beliefs. However, can there ever be an overlap between the two? How powerful is a belief that it can make religion seem ideological in a certain circumstance? To answer this, we must first, understand why religion is made to be ideological.
The West has always maintained the right of people to govern themselves. What happens when they encounter traditions and cultures that they do not understand? And what happens when their practitioners become significant minorities in their countries?
The IAS Gazette is a news site run by undergraduates from the Singapore Institute of Management’s International Affairs Society (IAS). Founded in 2018, it traces its roots to The Capital, a now defunct bimonthly magazine previously under the IAS.
