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Your brain may be overloaded from nonstop news of wars, inflation, protests, and disasters. Moral fatigue makes it hard to care sometimes — even these events still affect real lives.
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#MentalHealth #MoralFatigue #InformationOverload #CivicEngagement #CurrentEvents
Moral Fatigue in the Age of Advanced Information: Understanding, Surviving, and Responding - Interconnected Earth
Since 2020, the world has faced historic events, leading to a rise in moral fatigue as we strive to understand and respond to these challenges.
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Feeling detached or numb? That’s your mind protecting you. Ongoing crises — wildfires, political unrest, AI disruption — are stacking up. Understand more -
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#MentalHealth #CivicEngagement #MoralFatigue #GlobalNews #CompassionFatigue
Moral Fatigue in the Age of Advanced Information: Understanding, Surviving, and Responding - Interconnected Earth
Since 2020, the world has faced historic events, leading to a rise in moral fatigue as we strive to understand and respond to these challenges.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:32 PM
State-owned oil & gas giants aren’t just companies—they’re national treasuries. Understanding this is key to real climate solutions 👇 #climatechange #ClimateJustice #ClimatePolicy
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January 12, 2026 at 1:16 PM
What happens when corporate consolidation meets labor insecurity? 2025 showed us. Explore how layoffs, monopolies & mergers reshaped the economy.
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#Jobsmarket #Money #Layoffs
January 12, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Your brain may be overloaded from nonstop news of wars, inflation, protests, and disasters. Moral fatigue makes it hard to care sometimes — even these events still affect real lives.
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#MentalHealth #MoralFatigue #InformationOverload #CivicEngagement #CurrentEvents
Moral Fatigue in the Age of Advanced Information: Understanding, Surviving, and Responding - Interconnected Earth
Since 2020, the world has faced historic events, leading to a rise in moral fatigue as we strive to understand and respond to these challenges.
interconnectedearth.com
January 11, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Artificial colors may be losing their place on American plates.
Read about the science, legislation, and industry shifts driving this change.
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#Food #FoodDye #Health #Business #Regulation #EatReal
Are Food Dyes Dying Out? Why America Might Finally Be Trading Chemicals for Science - Interconnected Earth
American grocery aisles are filled with vibrant colors, prompting a discussion about the future of food dyes and their potential decline.
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January 11, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Greenwashing and “renewable investments” often hide the fact that most capital still flows to fossil fuels. Here’s the full picture 👇 #climatechange #Greenwashing #ClimateTruth
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January 11, 2026 at 4:11 AM
2025 revealed a job market shaped by mergers, automation, and wealth concentration — not just economic cycles. Understand why layoffs were only part of the story.
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#Jobsmarket #Money #Layoffs
January 10, 2026 at 7:22 PM
AI is changing animation today, not tomorrow.
But who actually benefits when automation replaces labor?
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#AIinArt #Animation #Tech #Ethics
January 10, 2026 at 11:16 AM
This doesn’t look like a temporary downturn.
It looks like a correction — one that’s forcing uncomfortable questions about labor, creativity, and value in gaming.
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#VideoGames #Industry #Technology #GamingIndustry #GameDev #FutureOfGames
Why the Video Game Industry Feels Like It’s in Decline - Interconnected Earth
For years, the video game industry was treated as one of the few “unstoppable” sectors of the global economy. Even when other industries slowed, gaming
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January 10, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Faster pipelines aren’t always better for the people making the work.
Explore the tension between AI efficiency and animator wellbeing 👉 buff.ly/xtWeXEc

#AI #Animation #Workplace #Tech
AI in Animation: Faster Pipelines, Fewer Jobs, and a Creative Industry Under Pressure - Interconnected Earth
Explore how AI in Animation is reshaping creative processes, enhancing efficiency, and the potential risks it brings to the industry.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Beyond carbon: the energy we rely on can threaten the very roofs over our heads—from explosions and floods to toxic air and water. Discover the risks, numbers, and safer alternatives in this piece: buff.ly/EDQSSp6

#SafetyFirst #EnergyPolicy #HealthyHomes #ClimateSolutions #NetZero
Energy At Home: How Power Production Endangers Houses, Health, and the People Inside Them - Interconnected Earth
Climate change impacts our lives and homes. Explore how power production affects our health and safety, especially regarding energy at home.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:32 AM
The 2025 job market wasn’t just about layoffs — it was about structural shifts in work, wealth & power. From corporate consolidation to under-employment, the effects are still unfolding. Read the full analysis.
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#Jobsmarket #Money #Layoffs
The State of the Job Market in 2025: A Look Back - Interconnected Earth
In 2025, millions faced job instability as companies reorganized, highlighting the evolving dynamics of the job market.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:42 PM
The latest shutdown didn’t just delay government — it delayed the jobs data we all rely on. 📉
Without that info, how can employers, workers, and markets make good decisions?
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#JobsReport #EconomicData #Shutdown
The Silent Cost of the Shutdown: How Delayed Economic Data Is Undermining Job Growth, Unemployment Tracking, and the U.S. Economy - Interconnected Earth
The federal government may have reopened, but the shutdown left a lasting scar and delayed economic data.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:13 PM
What happens when the CEOs of the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies grapple with climate reality? We explore the psychology of power, pressure, & denial 👇 #climatechange #Leadership #Psychology
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January 8, 2026 at 11:14 AM
From lip-sync to asset generation, AI is now embedded in animation — and copyright law can’t keep up.
Why this matters more than you think 👇 buff.ly/xtWeXEc

#AIinArt #Animation #Copyright #Tech
January 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM
80% of emissions since the Paris Agreement come from just 57 entities. This isn’t about personal guilt—it’s about systemic power. Learn who’s behind it 👇 #climatechange #CarbonMajors #EnvironmentalJustice
The World’s Top Polluters: Power, Profit, And The Corporations Driving The Climate Crisis - Interconnected Earth
When discussing climate change, we often overlook the role of major corporations as key polluters driving the crisis.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
What happens when art meets algorithms?
From labor rights and representation to the soul of performance and emotional connection: the rise of AI actors isn’t just “cool tech” — it’s a new media era

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#AIArt #DigitalEntertainment #MediaCulture #EthicsInTech
When the Screen Becomes Code: AI, “Acting”, and the New Media Frontier - Interconnected Earth
Tilly Norwood was introduced not as a human performer, but as a digital persona: a British-accented young woman with an Instagram account, a debut “role” in a short AI-generated piece titled AI…
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January 7, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Who really drives the climate crisis? It’s not just individuals—it’s a small group of powerful corporations and state fossil fuel producers. If you want accountability, start here 👇 #climatechange #ClimateAction #Polluters
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The World’s Top Polluters: Power, Profit, And The Corporations Driving The Climate Crisis - Interconnected Earth
When discussing climate change, we often overlook the role of major corporations as key polluters driving the crisis.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:45 PM
What if immortality isn’t the future — but a threat to the future?

Ecological strain, endless resource use, and permanent inequality are part of the story no one talks about.

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#FutureOfHumanity #Longevity #ClimateEthics #Biohacking #Inequality
The Case Against Living Forever - Interconnected Earth
The idea of living forever is one of humanity’s oldest obsessions. From mythology to medicine to Silicon Valley futurism, the possibility of extending life indefinitely appeals to our fear of death…
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January 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
VR didn’t become essential.
AAA budgets spiraled.
Players became more cautious with their money.

Together, these shifts are changing the video game industry — not quietly.
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#VideoGames #Industry #Technology #GamingTrends #DigitalCulture
January 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Mental health trends worldwide matter — because no one’s experience exists in isolation. Read more:
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#MentalHealth #GlobalHealth #InterconnectedEarth #Wellbeing #DataDriven
Mental Health Trends Across the Globe: A Data-Driven Analysis - Interconnected Earth
Explore mental health disorders and their prevalence, examining key insights and "Mental Health Trends Across the Globe" in this data-driven analysis.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:49 AM
What happens when tools replace tasks once done by artists?
AI-assisted workflows might speed up production, but they also shrink jobs and shift labor expectations.
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#AI #Animation #Jobs #FutureOfWork
AI in Animation: Faster Pipelines, Fewer Jobs, and a Creative Industry Under Pressure - Interconnected Earth
Explore how AI in Animation is reshaping creative processes, enhancing efficiency, and the potential risks it brings to the industry.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Extreme wealth isn’t just about money — it’s about power, influence, and the rules of our economy.
What could change if we rethought it?
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#SocialJustice #TaxTheRich #Redistribution
What Would Really Happen If Billionaires Gave Away Their Wealth — or If We Taxed and Regulated Them Differently? - Interconnected Earth
What would happen if the world’s richest people gave away most of their fortunes, faced higher taxes, or experienced real consequences?
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January 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM
ADHD is often described as a “brain chemistry problem,” but many people never hear the full story.
For some, #ADHD may also be tied to #trauma, #stress, or early life experiences that shaped how the brain developed.
ADHD: Understanding Its Roots and Moving Forward - Interconnected Earth
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is often described as a brain-based condition that makes focus, impulse control, and regulating energy difficult. But what if ADHD is more than just…
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January 5, 2026 at 1:18 AM
AI is already inside the animation pipeline — and it’s not all magic.
Faster production comes with job anxiety, legal gray areas, and creative risk.

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#AI #Animation #AIinArt #Tech
AI in Animation: Faster Pipelines, Fewer Jobs, and a Creative Industry Under Pressure - Interconnected Earth
Explore how AI in Animation is reshaping creative processes, enhancing efficiency, and the potential risks it brings to the industry.
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January 4, 2026 at 5:44 PM