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People and society

Why do social classes exist? The psychological mechanism that makes us identify with and belong to a particular social class

By the IDHUS Institute

Because of the enormous inequalities that exist in our society, we are probably all familiar with the concept of different social classes, which unfortunately divide people into those who have easy access to almost all the resources they want and those who lack almost everything they need. It is also…

Commentary

The European Union member states have successfully concluded negotiations on the Migration Pact

By the IDHUS Institute

After protracted negotiations spanning several years, the 27 member states of the European Union have ultimately closed the last chapter of the Migration Pact. This pact has been a focal point of discord within the union during recent times. On Wednesday 4th, the member states collectively endorsed the regulation concerning…

Technology and Human Development

When our virtual assistant encounters difficulty comprehending our intentions but impeccably executes our instructions

By the IDHUS Institute

It becomes apparent that contemporary households are becoming increasingly accustomed to the presence of smart speakers. These devices furnish us with up-to-date information concerning weather forecasts, traffic updates, and the outcomes of our preferred sporting events. Over time, our society has adeptly adapted to these technological innovations, reminiscent of the…

Technology and Human Development

The rapid advancement of technologies may leave some of the population behind

By the IDHUS Institute

When we analyze the impact that new technologies are having on our society, we know that the disruption that elements such as IoT, 5G communications or the protocols developed to support cryptocurrencies have on the global economy is not a new topic of discussion. They are forcing us all, as…

Urban planning and city transformations

The sustainability of Smart Cities, challenges and obligations

By the IDHUS Institute

The last COP, the international climate summit, has once again highlighted the growing awareness and concern for the environment, urbanization and technological development that a large part of society possesses, and which has given rise to an urgent need, and an urgent opportunity, to rethink the way we build and…