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 About Misogyny in literature and why it's time for women to change the story. Source: The Guardian |
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 You drive the same car and have the same car insurance as your neighbour, yet he pays less. How is that possible? Source: De Standaard |
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 Could lab-grown fish and meat feed the world – without killing a single animal? Source: The Guardian |
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 After brexit, and without EU regulations on chemicals, the UK will become a toxic dumping ground. Source: The Guardian |
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 Elections are coming up in France and where there used to be a division between left and right, there now is instead a division between populism and liberalism. What will France choose? Source: The International New York Times |
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 "Suddenly, Muslims are America’s pariahs" Officers ‘just following orders’, confused children, fearful parents: with Trump’s vile ban, Islamophobia has finally burst its banks. Source: The Guardian |
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 The relationship between the US and Cuba is historically seen as hostile. But there are actually many agreements made between the two countries. Agreements that the Trump administration will inherit once Trump gets to office. Source: The International New York Times |
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 The seven deadly things we’re doing to trash the planet, including hyper-consumerism and (over) population. Source: The Guardian |
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 It might not be fair and she might not like it, but Hillary Clinton should adopt a policy of radical transparency if she want to secure her future presidency. Source: The Guardian |
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 Comic-Con, which takes place july every year and which showcases the latest movies and TV-shows, has gotten so big the last few years that TV networks now want to be there to bring the "Comic-Con" experience to viewers at home. Source: Variety |
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 Pokemon Go might be a harbinger of the possibilites of augmented reality. But what happens when the real becomes mutable and the physical space is all that human beings share? Source: The Guardian |
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 The Indian Hindu nationalist party considers the cow a holy animal, which is why cow urine is seen as an ancient medical cure. In a new policy the party calls for protecting these traditional remedies. Taken to its logical conclusion, this policy will open the door to many more exceptions, playing into the hands of patent-happy international pharmaceutical companies. Source: The International New York Times |
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 US culture too often celebrates the swift, brutal justice embodied in the comic-book ideal, leaving a country divided and cinematic heroes at each other’s throats. Real life and politics are actually much more complicated than can be addressed within the two-dimensional moral universe the superheroes inhabit. Source: The Guardian |
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 For Newsweek's 'Two Numbers' column. 388: The number of individuals with as much combined wealth as the poorest 3.5 billion people in 2010. 62: The number of individuals with as much combined wealth as the poorest 3.5 billion people in 2015. Source: http://europe.newsweek.com/62-people-wealth-three-billion-oxfam-416338?rm=eu |
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 When we talk about innovation the "shoot for the moon" attitude of companies like Google might not always be the best way to go. Sometimes a more down to earth form of innovation, taking smaller steps, might be a better option, even though it might seem boring. Source: Contagious Magazine |
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 Beware of China's Safety Record Source: The International New York Times |
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 'How much domestic space do you need for a decent life?' About the drive for more living room contrasted with a decline in social housing and a decreased interest in housing standards. Source: The Guardian |
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 The Nobel prize for economy implies that economy is not a social science, but an exact one. An attitude which has led to disaster in the past. Source: The Guardian |
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 Even after the crash of July 4th, the Chinese seem to have blind faith in the stock market. Source: The International New York Times |
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 British Labour party politician Jeremy Corbyn has been hailed by some as a messiah. He doesn't need to be, as long as he is ready to smash current economic principles like austerity and the current consensus on debt. |
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 Colin Trevorrow, director of Jurassic World, was offered to helm the latest installment of the franchise after only making a single movie. This marks a trend: young and talented but inexperienced directors are given the reigns of multimillion dollar franchises. And not all of them seem to be up to the task. Source: www.grantland.com |
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 Yarmouk, one of 12 Palestinian refugee camps in Syria, has been bombarded by both Assad's forces and ISIS militants. Water and electricity were cut off long ago and refugees face death and starvation. There is an urgent need for negotiations and humanitarian access. Source: The Guardian |
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 The housing market in the UK is broken. More and more people can't afford to buy their own home and have to rent, with rents going up at an alarming rate. At one point in 2013 rents were going up five times faster than salaries. Are we reaching a tipping point? Source: The Guardian |
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 British education secretary Nicky Morgan wants to implement more test for primary schools in her war on illiteracy and innumeracy. Her plan is flawed at the most elemental level. Testing young children doesn’t improve their reading, any more than taking the temperature will make it snow. Source: The Guardian |
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 Pegida, a German organization opposed to what they say is the "islamization" of the Western world, has a growing number of supporters. What does this says about Germany? Source: The International New York Times |
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 Ever since Edward Snowden's security leaks, comparisons have been made between the NSA and the Stasi, the infamous German security agency during the cold war. Yet there are some important differences. Source: Wired |
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 This year a wide array of awards-contending films have recreated different time periods. Biblical times in Exodus: Gods and Kings, early 20th century in The Grand Budapest Hotel, the forties in The Imitation Game, the sixties in Selma, the eighties in Foxcatcher and even the near future in Interstellar. Source: Variety |
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 In "Should I eat meat?" journalist Michael Mosley searches for an answer to the question "is meat healthy or unhealthy?" Source: VPRO Gids |
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 'How to Quarantine Against Ebola.' There are three strategies to contain the entry and spread of Ebola in the United States, yet all these strategies have crucial flaws and we may need to rethink the concept of quarantine itself. Source: The International New York Times |
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 Not that long ago, the united states promised themselves not to blindly get into another conflict in the middle east without a feasible 'exit strategy'. And yet it seems IS has forced them into that same exact scenario. Source: De Volkskrant |
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 Despite an August thaw that saw “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” shatter expectations, the summer box office will likely finish at its lowest point in eight years. Ticket sales are running 15% below last summer’s. Source: Variety |
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 The average compensation for CEOs is still sky high. This could be because the contribution of a senior executive is often assumed to be higher than average, even though operating a sustainable enterprise is inherently a team sport. Source: The Washington Post |
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 How America became uncompetitive and unequal. The deregulation in the 1980's has made US industry more monopolistic, making it difficult for smaller businesses to compete. Because of this, the number of new small businesses that Americans start has fallen dramatically and diminished competition has increased inequality even more. Source: The Washington Post |
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 The European Union Court of Justice has ruled, in what is now known as “the right to be forgotten case”, that Google must remove or amend certain search results if European users request it. Source: De Volkskrant |
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 Are Iran and Israel Trading Places? Iranians are gradually liberalizing while increasingly orthodox Israelis are drifting towards theocracy. Source: International New York Times |
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 Decades after the cold war, the ideas of American diplomat and critic of U.S. foreign policy George F. Kennan are still relevant. Source: International New York Times |
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 In 2018, the FIFA world cup will be hosted by Russia. Has the moment come to discuss wether or not this is a good idea? Source: De Volkskrant |
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 Are sports our new religion? Church attendance is down, while devoted fandom is up. Source: Washington Post |
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 Ireland is often seen as a good-news story, a great example of the virtues of austerity. But the austerity program hasn't been nearly as successful and fair as many would have you believe. Source: International New York Times |
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 Copywriter Gordon Comstock says drugs really can make you more creative. All you have to do is stop taking them. Source: You Can Now Magazine |
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 A dangerous right-wing brand of populism is returning to Europe, many times accompanied by fascism and a desire to break up the European Union. Source: International New York Times |
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 There is a lot of progress to be made, concerning topics like daycare, education and science, if the Dutch would look beyond their borders. What can we learn from our fellow European countries? Source: Volkskrant |
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 Illustration for a story about thinning theater attendance in the US. Source: Variety |
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 Poor students are unfairly disadvantaged because colleges are using scholarships to draw in richer students, even though those students do not need the extra money. Source: The New York Times Magazine, September 29, 2013 |
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 The less educated are in serious risk of losing their jobs and we are dealing with an ever-growing underclass. Will they be unable to take care of themselves or are we going to the american model, where people try to survive by taking on multiple small jobs? And even if the economy is recovering it could mean growth with a long-lasting reduction in employment. Source: Volkskrant |
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 Bankers five years after the crash. Of all the large banks, not a single banker has been held accountable. How do bankers see their position and role in the financial crisis? Have they changed their ways? Source: Volkskrant |
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 The summer months have for years been the time for Hollywood studios to release their big “tent-pole” films. But economically this does not make much sense: why do these studios all release their films in the same few months? Source: The New York Times Magazine, September 8, 2013 |
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 As the financial crisis nears its fifth anniversary, economists agree on one thing: banks would be less likely to fail if they didn’t borrow so much. Too bad nobody is really listening. Source: The New York Times Magazine, August 11, 2013 |
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 Depression often goes untreated or undiagnosed for some time and people are allowed to work under those circumstances. In turn, that causes a lack of production and a downturn in the economy. Comparative-effectiveness research is expensive but might have long-term economic benefits. Source: The New York Times Magazine, July 7, 2013, |
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 While the court cannot determine who delivered the fatal blow to linesman Richard Nieuwenhuizen, all of the suspects have been convicted. Is this a new trend? Source: Volkskrant, June 22, 2013 |
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 Using a paintbrush factory in the Bronx as an example, columnist Adam Davidson argues that a good way for small businesses to compete with Chinese manufacturers is to not change at all and deliver high quality goods for a small niche market. Source: The New York Times Magazine, June 23, 2013 |
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 In his weekly column, economics reporter Adam Davidson argues that C.E.O.'s don't need to earn less, but they do need to work harder. Source: The New York Times Magazine, 2-06-2013. |
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 The World Bank has announced its new goal of eradicating global poverty by 2030. Amazingly, this seems doable. A big part of their plan is an increase in urbanization. Source: The New York Times Magazine, 05-05-2013. |
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 Greenwich, Connecticut is one of the most expensive towns in the US and it is mostly known as a place of massive estates for the super-super rich. And yet nearly 4 percent of its residents live below the poverty line. Why do they live there and how can they afford it? |
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 “How Shared Diaper Duty Could Help the Economy” Article about creating incentives or finding ways to give men and women the same opportunities to succeed in their careers. One of those ways could involve more plans to encourage men to take paternity leave. Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/07/magazine/how-shared-diaper-duty-could-stimulate-the-economy.html |
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 "Stalinist Parking Garage No Place to Keep U.S. Safe" The J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, headquarters of the FBI, has been falling apart for years. It’s time to tear it down. Source: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-03/stalinist-parking-garage-no-place-to-keep-u-s-safe.html |
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 "Money Changes Everything" Article about how to measure happiness and how it relates to wealth. Source: The New York Times Magazine |
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 Cover illustration for VPRO Gids 2, based on "Het Imperium", a new court drama series about white collar criminals and real estate fraud. Source: VPRO Gids |
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 "The Smartphone Have-Nots" Article about the relation between advances in technology and the rise in income inequality. Source: The New York Times Magazine |
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 'What's It Gonna Be, 2013?' Article about consumer trends in the U.S. Source: The New York Times Magazine |
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 Welcome to Saudi Albany? About fracking, a process by which gas is extracted from rock, and why it might put certain US officials (state governors, etc.) into positions similar to a Middle Eastern state where the abundance of a resource can lead to dictator-like situations. Source: The New York Times Magazine |
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 Modifications to unemployment benefit, changes in employment laws and other measures in the new Dutch coalition agreement. Source: Elsevier nr. 46 |
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 About Pussy Riot and the 90's Riot Grrrl movement. Source: www.hardhoofd.com |
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 Nr 1 in a series of drawings about (shifting perspectives on) war and conflict regions. Source: www.jasperrietman.com |
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 Jeugdhelden, over astronauten, André Kuipers en Nova College Tour. Source: VPRO Gids 34 |
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 5 portretten voor de VPRO Gids. Met de klok mee: kunstenaar Paulien Oltheten, dichter K. Michel, Regisseur Urszula Antoniak, actrice Elsie de Brauw en foto analyst Hans Aarsman Source: VPRO Gids 30, 2012 |
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 "Flying With Milton Friedman Is a Trip Unto Itself" Article by Caroline Baum about economist Milton Friedman's book "Capitalism and Freedom" Source: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-08/flying-with-milton-friedman-is-a-trip-unto-itself.html |
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 Serie portretten voor VPRO Gids. Met de klok mee: choreograaf Anouk van Dijk, dichter Elly de Waard, schrijver Yves Petry, journalist Joris Luyendijk en theatermaker Eric de Vroedt. Source: VPRO Gids 29, 2012 |
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 Last Man Watching, de recordpoging TV kijken. Source: VPRO Gids 39, 2011 |
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 Adriaan van Dis in Indonesië. Source: VPRO Gids 9, 2011 |
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 Voor "Je kunt het niet meenemen", het nieuwe programma van Prem Radhakishun waarin hij erfgenamen helpt bij het verdelen van de erfenis. Source: VPRO Gids 25, 2012 |
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 Aflossen van hypotheek is niet altijd wijs Source: Elsevier magazine, 17 maart 2012 |
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