Mary-Jane Michaelides

Ever felt like you’re that player at work staring at the screen without holding the controller? Like you’re in Mario Kart, driving better than everyone else… but stuck with the wrong kart? It might just be the most common — and most secret — ambition...

Would you trust Don Draper with real decision-making power? You know, the brilliant ad man from Sterling Cooper in Mad Men. Hand him a bottle of ketchup, and he’ll find the words to make it irresistible. He’s the ultimate archetype of the creative in...

30 Years Ago, The Lion King was Released. Mufasa, the King, took his son Simba by the paw and spoke to him about a Sustainable world—long before most political leaders. A world where Lions eat antelopes, but no more than necessary. 

But in such a res...

They're THE group of friends we've all dreamed of having. But the last episode of Friends was shot... 20 years ago. Back then, there was no social media, nor smartphones and the Internet was running at a snail's pace. In what way have these new everyda...

What if Asterix held the key to understanding others better? At work, with your family, or on a university exchange, you've probably already found yourself in a multicultural situation, just like the little Gaul. With all its positive aspects... and al...

Despite various reports by scientists and experts, it is sometimes difficult to fully grasp climate change. From denial to mockery, we are sometimes like Peter Pan in his imaginary land: we behave like children and refuse change! But then, why do we so...

Have you noticed? In just a few short years, notes and coins seem to have disappeared from our daily lives. Armed with our "magic wand", we can buy everything contact-free. Even the smallest item! Will money disappear? What impact would this have on ou...