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Mandatory helmet and liability insurance for bicycle and e-scooter users?

Should helmets and liability insurance be mandatory for users of e-scooters and bicycles?

The topic of mandatory helmets and liability insurance for bicycles and e-scooters is heating up public opinion. Supporters argue that since cars require seatbelts and insurance, similar rules should apply to other road users as well. Critics, however, warn against bureaucratic absurdities and yet another tax disguised as safety. The fact is that the number of accidents involving e-scooters is rising, and statistics on head injuries are alarming. On the other hand, some suggest that the whole debate is driven by the insurance lobby, eager for millions of new clients. Will such obligations actually improve safety, or rather restrict freedom and mobility? Cast your vote in the poll and see what others think.

24/09/2025

Credit rating agencies

How do you assess the role of global credit rating agencies (e.g. Moody’s, S\&P, Fitch) in the economy and politics?

For decades, credit rating agencies have been regarded as some of the most important players in the global financial market, but their role continues to spark heated debate. For some, they are professional institutions without which investors would be navigating in the dark, while for others – a cartel-like mechanism that shapes markets more than it describes them. One only needs to recall the 2008 crisis, when AAA ratings for toxic financial instruments turned into a disaster. Critics argue that the decisions of Moody’s, S\&P or Fitch are not only economic but also political – deliberate downgrades can serve as a tool of pressure on governments and as a signal for speculators. Is this still an assessment, or already interference in the sovereignty of states? Take part in the poll and decide for yourself.

24/09/2025

Connections between Mercosur agribusiness owners and Europe

How do you think the fact that most owners of the largest agribusinesses in Mercosur countries have European roots (German, Italian, Spanish, Jewish from Eastern Europe) should be interpreted?

The connections between Mercosur agribusiness owners and Europe spark mixed emotions and raise difficult questions about the true nature of global trade. Critics argue that the EU–Mercosur deal is essentially an agreement with elites of European descent who have controlled South American land and capital for generations. They claim that instead of supporting local farmers, Europe is negotiating with its own “clones,” only operating under a different flag. Supporters respond that this is simply a natural consequence of migration waves from Germany, Italy, Spain, and Eastern Europe that shaped the continent’s social structure. But doesn’t this make globalization look like a closed club of families and roots, where real competition is only an illusion? What’s your view – an elite arrangement or a normal historical process?

13/09/2025

Wealth and prosperity vs fertility – a natural correlation or the result of manipulation?

In your opinion, does the increase in wealth and prosperity of society correlate with having fewer children, or even with childlessness?

The relationship between wealth and fertility has been controversial for years. On the one hand, data show that in developed countries the number of children decreases with the rising standard of living and social security. On the other hand, some argue that the promotion of consumption and childlessness plays a key role. A symbolic reference is John Calhoun’s mouse experiment, the so-called “Universe 25” – creating ideal living conditions (food, water, no threats) led to the disappearance of reproductive behavior and the collapse of the colony. For some, this is a natural civilizational mechanism, for others proof that societies are being deliberately manipulated to limit population growth. Is the decline in fertility the effect of prosperity, or a planned experiment on humanity?

12/09/2025

Digital money instead of cash – the future of finance or a tool of control?

In your opinion, is the introduction of central bank digital currency (CBDC) and the complete withdrawal of cash a good solution?

Central bank digital currency (CBDC) is a topic that excites public opinion around the world. Supporters see it as the future of finance – the end of printing costs, instant payments, and complete convenience in everyday life. However, critics warn that the total elimination of cash could mean the death of anonymity and the last guarantee of citizens’ financial freedom. The introduction of CBDC in the hands of the state could give authorities a tool for full control over spending – from limiting “harmful” purchases to blocking politically incorrect transactions. There are also conspiracy theories that CBDC is a prelude to the social credit system known from China. Will we give up privacy in exchange for convenience?

12/09/2025

Cryptocurrencies – financial freedom, rebellion against the system, or a tool of control?

What, in your opinion, was the true purpose of creating cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin?

Cryptocurrencies have sparked debate about their true purpose since the beginning. For some, Bitcoin is a symbol of freedom – a response to the 2008 crisis, a way to become independent from central banks and governments that are increasingly moving toward eliminating cash. Others argue that it is simply a speculative bubble, perfect for pumping capital and draining the savings of the masses, while a small group of insiders become millionaires. There are also voices claiming that cryptocurrencies were designed from the start as a tool for the black market – an anonymous currency for trading weapons, drugs, and services banned in the legal economy. Is Bitcoin a revolution, a scam, or a hidden tool of mafias and intelligence agencies?

12/09/2025