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Somehow the past belongs to you

July 22nd, 2008 · 2 Comments

Sitting quietly in a corner of the noisy bar, Friederike is thinking about a question that I asked her concerning the way Germany deals with its past. The serious, young journalist remembers her feelings when she was a teenager. “I felt something like shame about my nationality”, says Friederike while mentioning what had happened with [...]

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Some scattered thoughts

June 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Sometimes, you can hear someone say that: this country has freedom of expression, and other ones do not. But in fact, who is able to give this conclusion exactly? And, does the “true freedom and responsibility” exist? If yes, what are its norms?
 
Everyday, people are surrounded by such huge news about Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran and [...]

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Tags: Media Ethics · Media Landscapes