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G.M. Papadopoulos Posts

Pondering Across Europe, Ep. 1, Athens: The Current State of Greece, and a Society Without Trust

This is a new series for my blog, reflecting on the constant changes I’ve been experiencing recently, travelling across Europe in part due to my Erasmus Mundus in Impact Entrepreneurship.

The blogs will combine two very incompatible lenses: a leisure, travelling, and at times literary vibe with images, tips & commentary, and a (philosophically influenced) sociopoliticoeconomic analysis with hard data, sources, and research. How successful will I be in marrying them? You can be the judge.

I will conduct all analysis with respect, pragmatism, and a (painful to me, at times) impartiality; always covering both sides of the argument to the best of my ability.

As my dad always said to us all: wear your boots; we’re leaving. Join me for my trips and prepare, with me, to start Pondering across Europe!

Atrophy and Rejuvenation: What Remains of Western Values and the Transatlantic Alliance?

Bonjour! This essay is an exploration of:

  1. The atrophy of Western values
  2. The philosophical roots of that collapse
  3. How my experience in Brussels makes me see there’s an alternative

The views expressed in this article are entirely my own and do not represent the positions of the EU-US Young Leaders Seminar, its organizers, or any affiliated institutions.

Quantum Changes of Empathetic Communication: What Clicked After a Nonviolent Communication Training

Labdien (Latvian for “good day”)! Stay, if:

  1. You want to learn what Nonviolent Communication is and how it works in practice.
  2. You’re curious about how a single experience can shift the way you see yourself and your conflicts.
  3. You enjoy philosophical undertones with your personal storytelling.

Fair warning: this one gets vulnerable. Proceed at your own risk!

Disclaimer: This article reflects my personal experience and interpretation of Nonviolent Communication. It is not a substitute for certified NVC training or psychological advice.

Framework’s mission and Fairphone’s legacy: Recycling and upgrading business models to improve sustainability in consumer electronics.

Sveiki! (Lithuanian for “hello”)! Are you ready to:

  1. Review an academic-grade article on sustainability?
  2. Wishing to get a better understanding of the technological sector and why it’s unsustainable?
  3. Trying to find ethical alternatives?

If so, you’re in for a treat. Good luck ahead!

(Re)connecting Mind With Body: A “Rational” Person’s First Journey Into Embodiment

Bari luys (Armenian phrase for “Good Morning”)! How did you find yourselves in here? Not important. Stay, if you:

  1. You want to learn more about mindfulness through/and embodiment.
  2. You are highly theoretical and very disconnected from your body.
  3. You like philosophical and societal undertones, as this has many.

Some things happen for a reason, so if any of the above applies to you, keep reading!