Video killed the Radio Star

Video Renaissance

It feels like one of those moments when you hear “video killed the radio star”. Except this time, no radio died. Video was reborn. In the span of days, two launches reshaped what video even means. Synthesia 3.0 unveiled video agents, lifelike avatars, AI copilots, and interactive courses—video not as a clip but as a system. Then Sam Altman announced Sora 2, describing it as … Continue reading Video Renaissance

From Sophia to Diella

Back in 2017, I wrote about Sophia, the humanoid robot who became a Saudi citizen. Yes, for those who don’t remember or didn’t know, it happened.  It felt absurd, but important. Sophia showed us what happens when machines cross into spaces once reserved for humans. She was theater, yes—but theater that changed the debate. Now, in 2025, the theater has become reality. Albania has appointed … Continue reading From Sophia to Diella

The Myth: Effortless European Body

… and What Both Sides Get Wrong I have seen this topic around a few times, and as a European living in Brazil I felt something was off. There’s a glossy narrative that makes the rounds on social media: European men drink wine, eat bread, and chain-smoke, yet somehow outlive the average American, who is apparently drowning in seed oils and XXL sodas. It’s a … Continue reading The Myth: Effortless European Body