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It had been a long and arduous ascent, but a beautiful day. The sun beat down hot and bare. As he took large gulps from his water bottle, he could…
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Social Space and Social Genesis – How Individuals Become Part of the (Democratic?) Whole
This text appeared in the annual newsletter of the German Association for Social-Cultural Work (Verband für sozial-kulturelle Arbeit 2024). Democracy in Crisis In 2025, democracy in Europe finds itself in…
A short report from Guayaquil on the “Ecuadorian security crisis”
The security crisis A violent intrusion and hostage-taking at the studio of the national TC Televisión in Guayaquil by members of the gang “Los Choneros” during a live broadcast on…
Why salsa musicians potentially have a better sense of rhythm.
I don’t want to offend anyone or devaluate skills in other genres. This text is solely about the peculiarities of salsa music, which contribute to the development of an outstanding…
Trust in the market isn’t all that popular right now, but it does have its moments every now and then.
From Valledupar to RiohachaI am in Valledupar, capital of the Cesar department in north-eastern Colombia and I want to go to Riohacha, capital of the La Guajira department in outermost…
Violence and perception of space
Mompós, Departamento Bolivar, ColombiaWhenever I'm in a new place, I want to see as much of the surrounding area as possible - here the desire is stronger than usual, since…
Short ode to walking
Few of the skills a person can acquire over the course of a lifetime are as underestimated as walking. And with that I don't just mean (and we're getting already…