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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

September 11, 2001

How do you think the events of September 11, 2001 in the USA should be interpreted?

For some, September 11, 2001 remains a classic Al-Qaeda terrorist attack led by Osama bin Laden. For others, it was a “false flag” operation prepared by American services to gain public support for restricting civil liberties and to justify the invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq. Popular conspiracy theories also point to the possible role of the Israeli Mossad, arguing that many influential Jews did not show up for work at the WTC that day. Doubts also surround the Pentagon – was it really hit by a passenger plane, or rather a missile? Controversy is further fueled by the miraculously recovered passport of one of the hijackers and the almost “perfect” way the towers collapsed, which for many is evidence of planted explosives. Terrorist attack or perfectly staged conspiracy?

11/09/2025

Veganism and crude oil

Should a true vegan use crude oil, since it was formed from the remains of animals and organisms?

Veganism and crude oil – the topic sounds absurd, yet it sparks debates that expose the limits of ideology. Since oil was formed from the remains of animals and plants millions of years ago, does its use contradict the principle of avoiding anything animal-related? Radical critics argue that consistency would require rejecting it, though in practice this would be impossible. Pragmatists respond that oil is today treated as a mineral resource, not an “animal product” in the sense of veganism. The dispute quickly takes on a philosophical dimension – where does ethics end and common sense begin? And should an ideology that seeks to change the world be so uncompromising?

10/09/2025

Should the West restrict Islam the same way Islam restricts other religions?

Since in many Muslim countries Islam does not allow the presence of other religions and their symbols, should Western states accept Islam on their territory?

Islam and its place in the Western world is a topic that divides societies and reveals the deepest tensions between religious freedom and concerns about security and cultural identity. Critics point out that in many Muslim states Christianity or Judaism are restricted, and religious symbols are outright banned. They ask why the West should be “naively open” to Islam. Supporters of pluralism reply that freedom of religion is a cornerstone of democracy and cannot be limited on the basis of reciprocity. Increasingly, however, voices arise that acceptance must not mean permitting practices that contradict the laws or customs of a given country. Should the West defend its values, even if it means restricting Islam?

09/09/2025

Age difference in relationships – tradition or no big deal?

What do you think the age difference should be between a woman and a man in a typical relationship?

The age difference in relationships has always stirred emotions and provoked sharp debates. For some, it’s natural – the man older, the woman younger, as in traditional marriage models. Others argue that more and more often women choose younger partners, appreciating their energy and freshness, while men seek maturity and stability. Still others claim that peer relationships are best – it’s easier to experience the stages of life together and age in sync. Psychologists and sociologists argue over whether age difference truly determines a relationship’s durability, while conspiracy theories add the thread of a “hidden biology” of partner selection. And you – tradition or a modern approach?

09/09/2025

Voting rights of seniors – generational balance or demographic dominance?

Should people above retirement age who no longer work have a limited influence on elections, given that seniors now outnumber younger voters?

The voting rights of seniors is a subject that ignites emotions like a spark on a powder keg. On one hand, the older generation has every right to decide, as they built the state and paid taxes for decades. On the other, critics point out that the demographic dominance of seniors distorts balance, as they decide on a future they may not live to see. Controversial proposals are emerging: from reducing the weight of their vote to completely stripping people of retirement age of their voting rights. It sounds like heresy against democracy, yet the debate increasingly circles back to the question of whether the electoral system truly reflects generational balance, or instead blocks changes that would benefit the young. And you – whose side are you on?

09/09/2025

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

September 11, 2001

Veganism and crude oil

Should the West restrict Islam the same way Islam restricts other religions?

Age difference in relationships – tradition or no big deal?

Voting rights of seniors – generational balance or demographic dominance?