Unstatistik des Monats
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Unstatistik des Monats

Traue keiner Statistik die du nicht selbst gefälscht hast! So lautet eine bekannte Redensart. Heute besteht das "fälschen" aber darin die Statistik so dar zu stellen und auf zu arbeiten das eben das Ergebnis dabei heraus kommt welches für einen selbst am förderlichsten ist. Aus diesem Grund wurde eine tolle Initiative ins Leben gerufen, die "Unstatistik des Monats". Viel Spaß beim Stöbern! http://www.unstatistik.de
Rage and Reactions: The Controversy Around the “Innocence of Muslims” Video
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Rage and Reactions: The Controversy Around the “Innocence of Muslims” Video

Mohammed cartoons, a provocative video, Quran burnings.On the other side: flag burnings, violent protests, and embassies under siege. The cycle of provocation and outrage seems endless. Yet beneath the noise lies a more complex question: What actually fuels these conflicts, and how do we prevent them from spiraling out of control? This post is an attempt to explore those questions—not to provide ultimate answers, but to encourage reflection, including my own. It's about free speech, religious respect, media responsibility, and how easily hate can be manufactured and spread. What Sparked the Fire? The short video Innocence of Muslims (2012) was…
Why Do So Many Still Reject Evolution? A Look at the USA and Beyond
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Why Do So Many Still Reject Evolution? A Look at the USA and Beyond

When looking at the chart comparing national wealth with belief in evolution, one country stands out in a troubling way: the United States. Among the wealthiest nations in the world, the U.S. ranks near the bottom in terms of belief in evolution. Only around 40% of the U.S. population answered “true” to the statement: “Human beings, as we know them, developed from earlier species of animals.” This puts the U.S. far behind its economic peers and even behind many countries with significantly lower GDP per capita. But what’s even more concerning is that the U.S. is not alone. Other relatively…
Customer is King!
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Customer is King!

Has Germany become a service desert? What is service, and do I have a right to it? Recently, I placed an order in an online shop. Somewhat surprised, I had to realize, after the order—yes, I could have checked before—that the shop only accepts advance bank transfers. In my opinion, a bit outdated and already not very customer-oriented. But, well, said and done. I ordered and transferred the money. This was at the beginning of calendar week 36. In calendar week 37, I was on vacation and hoped that upon my return, my package would have arrived at the office.…