“From now on we can decide to let more space in our life for others”. As quarantine separated us, it made us realize how important our relations with the others are. Wouldn’t it be the perfect time to better reconnect once this crisis is over? This is what we discussed with Sofia.

Sofia Esposito is an aspiring psychologist studying in Milan, Italy whose research focuses on personal wellbeing.

Original cover by Leslie Heintz

“D'ora in poi possiamo decidere di lasciare più spazio nella nostra vita per gli altri”. La quarantena ci ha separato e ci ha fatto capire quanto siano importanti i nostri rapporti con gli altri. Ma non sarebbe il momento perfetto per riallacciare i rapporti una volta superata la crisi? Sofia ci racconta tutto.

Sofia è una aspirante psicologa che studia a Milano, le cui ricerce sono incentrate sul benessere personale.

Copertina originale di Leslie Heintz

“Let’s stop this race for miracle materials, we already have alternatives”. The purpose of objects is to solve issues. Yet, aren’t they bringing more issues than solutions nowadays? From sustainability to materialism and addictions. We asked Fabio about the future of our objects.

Fabio Uberti volunteers in an open-air museum in Amsterdam and studied object design in Toulouse, France.

Original cover by Megan Whitney.

“Un matériau miracle ? On a déjà les alternatives”. Les objets ont pour but de résoudre des problèmes. Mais n’apportent-ils pas aujourd’hui davantage de problèmes que de solutions? Durabilité, addictions… Nous discutons avec Fabio du futur de nos objets.

Fabio est volontaire dans un musée d’un nouveau genre à Amsterdam et a étudié le design à Toulouse.

Couverture originale par Megan Whitney.

“Well, I’m vegan but I really like meat. I like good things in life, you know”. The human brain loves to isolate ideas. Can we really think anything outside of its context though? A virus’ existence impacts our world in many ways, what about me? We talk about our daily impact with Alexia.

Alexia Netcu lives in Nice, France and studies International Affairs and Environmental studies in Washington, D.C.

Original cover by Skylar Bartlett.

“Soy vegana pero me gusta la carne. Me gustan las cosas buenas de la vida”
Al cerebro humano le encanta aislar las ideas. ¿Pero podemos realmente pensar algo fuera de su contexto? La existencia de un virus afecta a nuestro mundo de muchas maneras ¿y qué hay de mí? Hablamos de nuestro impacto con Alexia.

Alexia vive en Niza y estudia Asuntos Internacionales en relación con el Medioambiente en Washington, D.C.

Portada original de Skylar Bartlett.

“My job in the factory was to pack turkey and chicken for 7 hours at -4°C”. Mass production: is it without consequences? Do our production methods match with our ideals? Philippine talks to us about an essential production, the one of our food.

Philippine Le Gall studies in Paris and has been working in a food factory in Le Mans, France during the lockdown.

Original cover by Lauren Marek

“My job in the factory was to pack turkey and chicken for 7 hours at -4°C”
Produire en masse : est-ce sans conséquence ? Nos méthodes de production sont-elles à la hauteur de nos idéaux ? Nous discutons avec Philippine d’une production essentielle, celle de notre nourriture.

Philippine étudie à Paris et a choisi de travailler dans une usine alimentaire du Mans lors du confinement.

Couverture originale par Lauren Marek

“I don’t think consuming as much as before is the answer”. Is non-stop consumption leading us to happiness in the end? Is capitalism compatible with sustainable development and social justice? We talk about the future of our economy with Ronald.

Ronald Santamaria lives in San José, Costa Rica and has studied International Administration and Business in Paris.

Original cover by Jacob Perry

“No pienso que consumir tanto como antes es la respuesta”
¿El consumo incesante nos lleva a la felicidad al final? ¿Es el capitalismo compatible con el desarrollo sostenible y la justicia social? Esto es lo que hablamos con Ronald.

Ronald vive en San José, Costa Rica y ha estudiado Administración Internacional y business en París.

Portada original de Jacob Perry