The life of a pianist: Has Spotify, Apple Music and Co. changed everything?

Los Angeles. An interview with pianist, composer and teacher Deniz Türkmen. The CosmoPolite Times: Let’s start right away. Are streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music and Co. having a positive or negative impact on the music world? Deniz Türkmen: Well, streaming services are of course perfect for musicians who don’t have contracts with famous record companies and sponsors. In the olden days, you had to … Continue reading The life of a pianist: Has Spotify, Apple Music and Co. changed everything?

Concepts of Socialism

Introduction – What Is Socialism? Socialism is the belief that children should not have to go to sleep hungry at night. Socialism is the belief that sweatshops are an abomination to the ethic of humaneness. Socialism is the belief that no man should worry about their family’s welfare because of a boss replacing the older employees with younger ones. Socialism is the belief that everyone … Continue reading Concepts of Socialism

A Green City Is a Smart City

With the right technologies in environmental care, metropolitan areas will become more environmentally friendly and furthermore can help their local authorities and businesses to cut costs. Rapid urbanization is a challenge for cities and megacities all over the world and especially in the Lower Gulf Region. Between three quarters and over 90 percent of the region’s population already lives in cities and the numbers are … Continue reading A Green City Is a Smart City

Climate Change and the Animal Kingdom

The worst part about climate change is that it affects even those who are just innocent bystanders when it comes to degradation of the environment. Think about it: what do polar bears have to do with carbon emissions? Yet, when it comes to suffering the consequences of global warming and climate change, polar bears are on top of the list. Human beings all over the … Continue reading Climate Change and the Animal Kingdom