Spiegeloog 428: Alive

Bacchus News & opinion Spiegeloog 428: Alive

Bacchus: The Feeling of Being Alive

If you look at us humans as a species, if you really take an enormous step back and just describe what we do all day,…

Ann-Kathrin AruiNovember 10, 2023

Camera Obscura Culture Spiegeloog 428: Alive

Camera Obscura: Past Lives

‘There is a word in Korean. In-Yun. It means “Providence”, or “fate”. But it’s specifically about relationships between people It’s “In-Yun” if two strangers even…

Evita EgertNovember 8, 2023

Science SIOS Spiegeloog 428: Alive

Open Science Practices- Should I Implement Them?

About the Author Mohammad is a recent graduate from the Research Master Psychology at the UvA. He is interested in social cognitive neuroscience, and specifically…

SIOS EditorsNovember 6, 2023

International Classroom News & opinion Spiegeloog 428: Alive

International Classroom: Housing First, Academia Second

Did you also finally find housing? No, I’m still looking so if you hear anything, could you let me know? This is a conversation most…

Laura SpringerNovember 3, 2023

Society Spiegeloog 428: Alive

About the Goodness of Endings

Things coming to an end can often be seen as sad or painful: That last sliver of light before the sun sets, driving back home…

Christine LastovkaNovember 1, 2023

Society Spiegeloog 428: Alive

Sharing About Your Children’s Lives Online is Called Sharenting

You might not have heard of the word “sharenting”, but chances are you have seen it. Many parents post regularly on social media about their…

Magda MatetoviciOctober 30, 2023

Society Spiegeloog 428: Alive

Just a Phone Call Away- A Brief Exploration of Suicide Helplines

Trigger warning: The content of this article discusses the topic of suicide. This may be difficult for some readers. Please engage in self-care as you…

Nicole HaverOctober 27, 2023

Society Spiegeloog 428: Alive

The Complexity of Living with Complex Trauma

Viewer discretion is advised, as the descriptive language in italics may be emotionally charged for some. The fictional narrative presents a sincere portrayal of someone…

Sara Fontecha MorganOctober 26, 2023

Society Spiegeloog 428: Alive

Suffering, Enduring, or Living?

When do you feel the most alive? For most people, the feeling of being alive is akin to standing at the edge of a rooftop,…

Tanvi TandonOctober 23, 2023

Capture Society Spiegeloog 428: Alive

Capture: Passion or Security?

Passion is what gives our lives meaning. Whether at university, in the job market, or at home - where should you pursue it? And should…

Jules KotowiczOctober 20, 2023

People Spiegeloog 428: Alive The Corridor

The Corridor: Life Lessons

For a good proportion of this magazine’s editors, the Bachelor years at UvA will come to an end next summer. Amidst all the (optional) nostalgia…

Anika Korobkov and Vadim MartschenkoOctober 18, 2023

Ask the Expert People Spiegeloog 428: Alive

Ask the Expert: Countering Radicalization

Marte Otten Allard Feddes Marte Otten's question is for Allard Feddes (Social Psychology) Dear Allard, Nowadays, every other newspaper article or talkshow discusses polarisation: the…

Spiegeloog EditorsOctober 17, 2023

Society Spiegeloog 428: Alive

Too Many Options, Never The Time

Friday evening, the pitter-patter of the rain drumming against the glass of the tram stop, a throbbing headache from the night before and the day…

Ayla FarzaliOctober 16, 2023

People Spiegeloog 428: Alive

Otto Selz – Monument for a Forgotten Pioneer

We would like to thank Richard Ridderinkhof and Spiegeloog alumni Viktor Bussato for allowing us to publish an English version of this piece on our…

Spiegeloog EditorsOctober 13, 2023

Science Spiegeloog 428: Alive

AlIve: Is AI close to being Alive?

Can you imagine a sentient AI that has the same capabilities as us humans? Something that fills our imagination, the centerpiece of nearly all depictions…

Tan EmciOctober 11, 2023

Spiegeloog 428: Alive

Spiegeloog 428: ‘Alive’ – Editorial

Dear readers, We believe that stories keep our memories, ideas, and people alive – whether it’s a case study, biopic, or an old wive’s tale.…

Anushka Sabhanam and Evita EgertOctober 9, 2023