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Hitler’s impact: Catalysing Europe’s fall and USA’s rise to power
RevisitHow did Hitler's actions accelerate Europe's decline and catalyse the USA's ascent to global dominance? Aldo Matteucci analyses.
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Generation Y sets its rules of good behaviour
RevisitAt university, Generation Y follows strict conduct guidelines, but might these rules hinder genuine interactions and direct personal communication? Aldo Matteucci analyses.
![The Yamashita trial: What do we know about command accountability? 3 Lieutenant General Tomoyuki Yamashita, second from right, faces the military commission in a courtroom in Manilla, Philippines, on Dec. 7, 1945, as he sentenced to death by hanging by Major General Russell Reynolds, seated lower left. (AP Photo)](https://diplo-media.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/2024/02/General-Yamashita-at-War-Crimes-Trial-Manila--495x400.jpg)
The Yamashita trial: What do we know about command accountability?
RevisitIn 1945, General Tomoyuki Yamashita was tried and executed for war crimes he was held accountable for under the principle of 'command accountability', despite not ordering or being aware of his subordinates' actions.
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From alpha bullies to Bernard machines: The evolution of prosocial behaviour
RevisitHow did the evolution of human prosocial behaviour shift from alpha dominance to a more egalitarian society?
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The Roman Inquisition: Evolution and impact
RevisitLearn about the historical context and evolution of the Roman Inquisition and the various approaches the Catholic Church employed towards Protestant reformers.
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The evolution of Western democracy
RevisitAldo Mateucci examines David Graeber's insights on democracy's origins, cultural innovation, and the limitations of historical analysis.
Transforming public space
RevisitEver wonder why unseen influences shape public spaces more than our own decisions? Aldo Matteucci analyses.
East vs West: The roots of different thought patterns
Revisit Globalisation, International relations, law and politics, Principles and valuesRichard E. Nisbett's book 'The Geography of Thought: How Asians and Westerners Think Differently… and Why' explores the differences in Western and Eastern thought. Read Aldo Mateucci's insightful book analysis in our latest blog post.
Machiavelli’s hypotheses vs historical facts
RevisitHow do Machiavelli's views on religion and power compare with actual historical facts of empire-building in China and Rome?
Challenging conventions: The vital role of contrarians in shaping policy and knowledge
RevisitContrarians have a crucial role in society. Through questioning and challenging established norms, they help shape rational policy and norms.