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Transactional analysis guides prevention of psychosocial risks at work
Reporter’s blog

Transactional analysis guides prevention of psychosocial risks at work

Article proposes contracts and group activities to improve bonds between teams and leaders.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Polarization turns profitable and dismantles the common map of Brazil’s public sphere
Opinion

Polarization turns profitable and dismantles the common map of Brazil’s public sphere

Without effective regulation, platforms profit from radicalization and erode civic space.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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From Christ’s passion to the pain in Gaza: violence, responsibility and civilization
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

From Christ’s passion to the pain in Gaza: violence, responsibility and civilization

A psychoanalytic reflection on guilt, violence and collective identity, joining Christian symbolism to the Palestinian drama of today.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Culture headed for the void? Essays by Mario Vargas Llosa and the role of religion
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Culture headed for the void? Essays by Mario Vargas Llosa and the role of religion

Essay collection by the Peruvian writer questions the religious and political roots behind modern cultural decline.

Juliano Dallarmi Mion
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Conflict between public interest and sales redefines the course of journalism
Opinion

Conflict between public interest and sales redefines the course of journalism

Editorial decisions give way to commercial logic and the appeal to the target audience.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Disarmament and fraternity in Francis’s last smile
Personal letters

Disarmament and fraternity in Francis’s last smile

The pope who is taking his leave faced tsunamis of hate and left loving lessons. His advice was brief and profound.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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New contemporary considerations on war and death
Politics

New contemporary considerations on war and death

Reflection proposes a new historical and sociological awareness to break cycles of religious and nationalist violence.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Congressman Beto Preto has until Monday (17th) to close deal in improbity case
News

Congressman Beto Preto has until Monday (17th) to close deal in improbity case

Former Paraná health secretary negotiates with prosecutors and could avoid a conviction that threatens his political rights.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Transactional analysis as a way of life has to do with truth
Professional practice

Transactional analysis as a way of life has to do with truth

A method developed by Eric Berne helps people and companies in the challenge of reinventing themselves by facing their inner truths.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Mediums without listening and underemployed spirits keep things goofy
Personal letters

Mediums without listening and underemployed spirits keep things goofy

Provocative reflection links communication, spirituality and noise as a path to clarity and understanding.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Analysts sell transformation while impostors profit from illusions
Professional practice

Analysts sell transformation while impostors profit from illusions

The genuine pursuit of coherence and personal transformation contrasts with the market’s empty and illusory promises.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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“What a lousy Christmas, Pedro!” and stories from São José
Personal letters

“What a lousy Christmas, Pedro!” and stories from São José

A warm, humorous memory of life among neighbors reveals joys, conflicts and ironies of other Christmases.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Bill imposes fine if women are not paid equal to men
News

Bill imposes fine if women are not paid equal to men

New government proposal calls for strict penalties on companies for pay inequality between men and women.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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The terrifying face of the power play
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

The terrifying face of the power play

Understand how the political game turns ordinary people into hostages of disinformation and manipulative leaders.

Maku de Almeida
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Ridiculousness and courage are welcome in being who you are
Personal letters

Ridiculousness and courage are welcome in being who you are

Being authentic requires overcoming fears and being willing to face outside judgment with courage and truth.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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A “terribly Brazilian” court breathes new life into political conversation
Opinion

A “terribly Brazilian” court breathes new life into political conversation

Nominations to the Supreme Court reignite public debate and call for reflection on religion and politics in Brazilian democracy.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Communication and philosophy are close through the inclusion of the other
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Communication and philosophy are close through the inclusion of the other

Productive dialogue between communication and philosophy enriches scientific research and improves social understanding.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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5G brings risk that families lose television; 33 municipalities are in Paraná
News

5G brings risk that families lose television; 33 municipalities are in Paraná

5G rollout threatens free-to-air TV signal in hundreds of municipalities; Paraná is among the most affected.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Sgarbe to Ety; Letter one
Personal letters

Sgarbe to Ety; Letter one

Confessional letter by Sgarbe reveals deep sadness, with personal reflections on happiness and self-destruction.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Student shot dead at Professora Helena Kolody State School in Cambé (PR)
Opinion

Student shot dead at Professora Helena Kolody State School in Cambé (PR)

Tragedy at a Paraná school exposes the everyday terror of armed violence and its echoes in school settings.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Morality and ethics as synonyms, views on Kant and Rawls, and other topics
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Morality and ethics as synonyms, views on Kant and Rawls, and other topics

A philosopher explains differences and similarities between ethics and morality, clarifying traditional and popular concepts.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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‘Racism’ in Ponta Grossa is a symptom of a sick city
Opinion

‘Racism’ in Ponta Grossa is a symptom of a sick city

Debate over a prejudiced act at UEPG reveals administrative difficulties and social tensions in Ponta Grossa.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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The left abandoned the moral agenda and handed it to its detractors
Sgarbe Daily News

The left abandoned the moral agenda and handed it to its detractors

Critical reflection on how the left gave up moral causes and created a vacuum filled by its digital opponents.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Democracy requires voters to be susceptible to the sadness of the social
Opinion

Democracy requires voters to be susceptible to the sadness of the social

Psychoanalysis explains that electoral involvement depends on individuals’ capacity to cope with collective suffering.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Narcissism: why is Freud ‘made’ to bother us?
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Narcissism: why is Freud ‘made’ to bother us?

Understand why Freud’s uncomfortable view of narcissism still provokes us and stirs our unconscious.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Religion in Brazil’s elections is an international philosophical topic
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Religion in Brazil’s elections is an international philosophical topic

International seminar debates the religious impact on Brazilian elections and the relationship between political power and faith.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Artificial general intelligence could spark conflict between the U.S. and China
Reporter’s blog

Artificial general intelligence could spark conflict between the U.S. and China

The race for artificial general intelligence raises the risk of military escalation and global cyberattacks.

Redação
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The weak face the end of the world while the powerful trade in souls
Opinion

The weak face the end of the world while the powerful trade in souls

A disturbing reflection on the Palestinian tragedy, the role of the international community and the moral limits of humanity.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Dallagnol wants Brazil to solve a problem of his
Opinion

Dallagnol wants Brazil to solve a problem of his

In a narcissistic speech after being stripped of office, Dallagnol exposes fragility and seeks to make the country responsible for his setback.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Psychoanalysis and Protestant fundamentalism do not mix
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis and Protestant fundamentalism do not mix

Opposing views of life and death set fundamentalist Protestantism and psychoanalytic theory apart in Brazil.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Contemplate ‘Trapo’ (“Rag”), by Fernando Pessoa, in a sound experience
Sgarbe Daily News

Contemplate ‘Trapo’ (“Rag”), by Fernando Pessoa, in a sound experience

The Portuguese author’s classic poem now gets an audio setting, exploring intimate feelings and sensations.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Get to know Jenin up close, home of the Palestinians killed by Israel
News

Get to know Jenin up close, home of the Palestinians killed by Israel

Micro-documentary reveals the reality of the Jenin refugee camp, a symbol of Palestinian resistance in the West Bank.

Cassiana Pizaia
Vinícius Sgarbe
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Discontent caused by the internet can outweigh (and does outweigh) its benefits
Opinion

Discontent caused by the internet can outweigh (and does outweigh) its benefits

Information overload and digital impulses worsen psychic suffering and harm real human relationships.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Managers attentive to team realities are more successful
Professional practice

Managers attentive to team realities are more successful

Knowing your own team deeply enables effective communication and drives real business results.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Kael Moro
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Cannabis prescriptions move R$ 77 billion in a year
News

Cannabis prescriptions move R$ 77 billion in a year

A sharp rise in medical prescriptions of cannabis shows strong expansion in the Brazilian market in just one year.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Illusion and lies are the origin of our apathy toward genocide
Opinion

Illusion and lies are the origin of our apathy toward genocide

Indifference to human suffering stems from historical lies and illusions about the reach of our empathy.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Natalia Pasternak is the Mara Maravilha of psychoanalysis
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Natalia Pasternak is the Mara Maravilha of psychoanalysis

A controversial pandemic-era author takes on a media role by questioning psychoanalysis’s scientific status.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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UFPR’s Communication seminar moves fast on political topics
Professional practice

UFPR’s Communication seminar moves fast on political topics

UFPR academic event addresses Bolsonaro, Operation Car Wash and digital media with in-depth, current research.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Brazil’s first app of its kind, A.dot turns five with 133 adoptions
News

Brazil’s first app of its kind, A.dot turns five with 133 adoptions

Pioneering app eases complex adoptions and renews hope for children without family prospects.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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See the distribution of prisoners in Brasília by sex and age
News

See the distribution of prisoners in Brasília by sex and age

Official data show a detailed picture of the Federal District’s prison population, collected between Jan. 8 and 11, 2023.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Bruno Nichols
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Follow-up stories in journalism are related to the drop in trust
Professional practice

Follow-up stories in journalism are related to the drop in trust

The absence of updates and context in continuing news hurts credibility and readers’ trust.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Well-trained intuition refines analysis at an emotional price
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Well-trained intuition refines analysis at an emotional price

Discover how the Little Professor ego state of transactional analysis shapes our intuition and interpersonal relationships.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Between fascination and antipathy, Freud is alive; watch the classes
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Between fascination and antipathy, Freud is alive; watch the classes

Amid admiration and resistance, Freud’s legacy remains current and inspires free psychoanalytic training.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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‘How much can you bear to be a whole man?’, in memory of the Ideal
Personal letters

‘How much can you bear to be a whole man?’, in memory of the Ideal

Memoir text reflects on teenage rejection as a powerful invitation to build an authentic identity.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Heródoto Barbeiro opens Lab Journalism 2050® interview series
Professional practice

Heródoto Barbeiro opens Lab Journalism 2050® interview series

An icon of Brazilian journalism talks about the profession’s challenges and prospects in a project that debates the future of media.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Seventh Day / Part One
Training memories

Seventh Day / Part One

A scene of domestic desolation and tormenting memories reveals the protagonist’s inner battles in the 1990s.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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There is quite a bit of space in an election campaign
Professional practice

There is quite a bit of space in an election campaign

Reflections on election backstage raise questions about political purpose, friendship and digital future.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Habermas writes on the Capitol and journalism’s emergencies
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Habermas writes on the Capitol and journalism’s emergencies

At 93, Habermas analyzes the role of digital platforms and reflects on challenges for traditional media.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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A.dot reaches 120 adoptions completed in Brazil
News

A.dot reaches 120 adoptions completed in Brazil

Brazil’s first adoption app reaches a historic milestone, facilitating encounters and forming families.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Reporter, on this your day I remind you it’s all a jungle out here
Professional practice

Reporter, on this your day I remind you it’s all a jungle out here

On Reporter’s Day, a critical reflection warns of the impoverishment of language and the profession’s future challenges.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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‘Direto ao Ponto’ turns one month old on five FM stations in Paraná
Professional practice

‘Direto ao Ponto’ turns one month old on five FM stations in Paraná

Hosted by Ogier Buchi and Vinícius Sgarbe, the program promotes transparent conversations and encourages political reflection.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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No. My answer is no
Opinion

No. My answer is no

Author condemns the invasion of a Mass in Curitiba and criticizes speeches that stimulate even more violence and intolerance.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Starting with cleaning the windows
Opinion

Starting with cleaning the windows

Chronicle uses good humor to illustrate how mistaken perceptions distort the view of others’ actions.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Using a simple planner increases professional trust
Sgarbe Daily News

Using a simple planner increases professional trust

Understand how simple agendas prevent delays and forgetfulness, improve productivity and convey trust at work.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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News reaches TV 4 billion years late
News

News reaches TV 4 billion years late

Text criticizes superficiality and clichés in current TV news, questioning loss of relevance and credibility.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Philomena Cunk is an ignorant but well-equipped documentarian
Professional practice

Philomena Cunk is an ignorant but well-equipped documentarian

A British comedy hit, Philomena Cunk ironically exposes the intellectual fragility present even in serious journalism.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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‘Discontent’ was here before Freud; not everything becomes a post
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

‘Discontent’ was here before Freud; not everything becomes a post

Sgarbe reflects on Freud, suggesting that discontent precedes theories and that not everything needs to become content.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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‘For health’ of whom, nouveau-riche candidate?
Politics

‘For health’ of whom, nouveau-riche candidate?

A critical reflection on politicians and the state of public health: it highlights candidates’ neglect of the reality of overcrowded hospitals and the need to focus on the needs of the most vulnerable, such as elderly Black patients in an emergency room in Paraná.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Objectivity marks ‘Bem Paraná’ newsroom in remote work
Professional practice

Objectivity marks ‘Bem Paraná’ newsroom in remote work

Bem Paraná’s editor-in-chief reports the team’s effectiveness in remote work and the growth in demand for health stories.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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For the return of the sublime on the internet, less porn
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

For the return of the sublime on the internet, less porn

Philosophical reflection criticizes excessive exposure and defends a return of the sublime in the face of vulgarity on the internet.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Lab Digital 2050 is presented to São Paulo’s intellectual community
News

Lab Digital 2050 is presented to São Paulo’s intellectual community

Lab Digital 2050 debuts in São Paulo with media labs, data analysis and a focus on human communication.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Internet 7–1 over 5 centuries of journalism research
Opinion

Internet 7–1 over 5 centuries of journalism research

Author criticizes loss of journalistic rigor, pointing to technical and linguistic fragility influenced by the internet.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Sgarbe to Ualid; Letter three
Personal letters

Sgarbe to Ualid; Letter three

Brief, peculiar letter by Sgarbe reflects on guilt, happiness and an unusual encounter with a “Curitiba cannibal.”

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Make me itch with the wish to be a nationalist, Mr. President
Politics

Make me itch with the wish to be a nationalist, Mr. President

Article demands firm stance from Bolsonaro in the face of violence in the Amazon after the deaths of Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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WandaVision’s deep plot goes beyond the special effects
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

WandaVision’s deep plot goes beyond the special effects

WandaVision surprises with a deep narrative exploring grief, personal fantasy and universal emotional conflicts.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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The life and death of John Nobody
Training memories

The life and death of John Nobody

Chronicle reveals the bureaucracy and high cost behind the anonymous death of an ordinary citizen in Curitiba.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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In Brazil, Amco presents plan for happiness
News

In Brazil, Amco presents plan for happiness

International company Amco brings to Brazil an innovative bilingual method that sees happiness as the basis of learning.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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To give up on journalism, the concessions must change
Professional practice

To give up on journalism, the concessions must change

Despite technological change, journalism’s future depends on the public and ethical role of media concessions.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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In Curitiba, Moonshot is an exercise for consciousness
News

In Curitiba, Moonshot is an exercise for consciousness

Moonshot event in Curitiba challenges educators to rethink traditional practices with innovative active methodologies.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Workshop in Curitiba addresses ‘inner child’ archetype
News

Workshop in Curitiba addresses ‘inner child’ archetype

At a workshop, Dr. Célia Souza explores how welcoming and understanding the inner child can overcome blocks in adult life.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Time to overcome the mass death, suggests the history of art
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Time to overcome the mass death, suggests the history of art

Text reflects on overcoming pandemic traumas, suggesting art and reconciliation as paths.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Dunce anchors on air and the risk of a ‘serious accident’ in journalism
Professional practice

Dunce anchors on air and the risk of a ‘serious accident’ in journalism

Author warns about trivialization and excessive emotionalism in daily journalism, a risk that can weaken the profession.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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What radio teaches about gaining an audience
Professional practice

What radio teaches about gaining an audience

Lessons from radio show that periodicity, repetition and aesthetic quality are essential to winning an audience.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Ignorant masses ruin Brasília; Ratinho and Barros diverge
News

Ignorant masses ruin Brasília; Ratinho and Barros diverge

While governor condemns violent acts in Brasília, deputy defends protesters’ motivations; see details.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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There is peace in the future
Opinion

There is peace in the future

Reflection on the German experience suggests combating intolerance and extremism to ensure a peaceful future.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Being intelligent does not forbid us from praying a little
Opinion

Being intelligent does not forbid us from praying a little

Reflection addresses a balanced relationship between faith and reason, proposing a healthy spirituality beyond institutions.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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TV presenters, return to the literature of journalism
Professional practice

TV presenters, return to the literature of journalism

Text criticizes anchors’ emotional excesses on TV and suggests a return to journalism’s classic good practices.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Sgarbe to; Letter four
Personal letters

Sgarbe to; Letter four

Sgarbe’s intimate letter explores existential anguish, memories of mourning and the search for meaning amid pain.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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‘Troca de calçada’: feminist sertanejo and the ‘poor whore’
Reporter’s blog

‘Troca de calçada’: feminist sertanejo and the ‘poor whore’

Marília Mendonça’s music exposes women’s marginalized realities in society and questions women’s role in sertanejo.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Woman dies trying to change the world by shouting
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Woman dies trying to change the world by shouting

Reflection links a fatality from emotional stress to contemporary politics, warning of the limits of passions.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Cervi: ‘When religion focuses on material power [...] it has already lost its essence’
Conversations

Cervi: ‘When religion focuses on material power [...] it has already lost its essence’

In dialogue with Sgarbe, Cervi analyzes journalism’s role and says religion guided by material goods loses its purpose.

Emerson Urizzi Cervi
Vinícius Sgarbe
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Resilience of what is proper to reporting
Professional practice

Resilience of what is proper to reporting

The pandemic imposes unprecedented challenges on journalism, accelerating digitization and expanding newsrooms’ remote routines.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Family seminar warns about parents’ use of cellphones
News

Family seminar warns about parents’ use of cellphones

Event in Curitiba discusses the impact of screens on the family environment and warns of parents’ responsibility.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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We will keep skating in place as long as research is exclusively positivist
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

We will keep skating in place as long as research is exclusively positivist

Reflection suggests that exclusively rational research limits understanding of reality, ignoring emotional aspects.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Defending childhood is a daily action, not a memorial
Opinion

Defending childhood is a daily action, not a memorial

Paraná document reinforces that child protection must come from everyday political practice, not just paper.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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History that moves slowly
Training memories

History that moves slowly

From defeat to the presidency, Lula’s political trajectory exposes the dilemmas of the Brazilian left since 1989.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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The individual must be respected
Politics

The individual must be respected

Article analyzes the importance of mutual respect and warns of the dangers of psychological games in political discussions.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Our recommendation: beware of flatterers
Opinion

Our recommendation: beware of flatterers

The Beto Richa case illustrates the dangers of flattery in politics and warns of the consequences of isolation in power.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Affectivity: the differentiator of the 2030s reporter
Professional practice

Affectivity: the differentiator of the 2030s reporter

Affectivity and emotional balance are essential to distinguish journalists in the face of technological advances.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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The former and the current president represent our desire for happiness
Politics

The former and the current president represent our desire for happiness

Reflecting on Lula and Bolsonaro, the author suggests that political choices reveal the human desire for happiness.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Contemporary philosophy: what real people write about the real
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Contemporary philosophy: what real people write about the real

PUCPR researchers launch a book of incisive reflections connecting philosophy, psychoanalysis and everyday life.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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There are risks in indignation, and the main one is not being heard
Professional practice

There are risks in indignation, and the main one is not being heard

Indignation without balance can undermine effective communication and reduce our chances of really being heard.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Worshiper of ignorance, Milton Ribeiro is in jail
News

Worshiper of ignorance, Milton Ribeiro is in jail

Milton Ribeiro’s arrest reveals a moral crisis in the government and ethical fragility in part of evangelical leadership.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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News automation: what robots do best
Professional practice

News automation: what robots do best

Journalistic automation expands efficiency, but humanization and deep analysis remain indispensable.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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I adore the Brazilian ‘bololo’: the correct use of Latin
Opinion

I adore the Brazilian ‘bololo’: the correct use of Latin

The success of “Bololo” shows how popular expressions are fundamental to bringing communication and culture closer.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Goodbye, Professor, and one less wise man
News

Goodbye, Professor, and one less wise man

A reference in Paraná journalism, Aroldo Murá leaves a legacy of intelligence, generosity and ethical commitment.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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We, intellectuals (who, me?), trade words with the world
Reporter’s blog

We, intellectuals (who, me?), trade words with the world

Personal reflections highlight the value of journalism as an intellectual and humanist activity, beyond digital metrics.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Arthur do Val is just like you and me, except for admitting he was wrong
Reporter’s blog

Arthur do Val is just like you and me, except for admitting he was wrong

The Arthur do Val case prompts reflection on primitive desires and men’s difficulty in publicly acknowledging mistakes.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Book ‘Atores coletivos em tensão’ is launched in Curitiba
News

Book ‘Atores coletivos em tensão’ is launched in Curitiba

Work edited by UFPR researchers addresses contemporary challenges of political communication in Brazil.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Wild peach tree dies struck by lightning
News

Wild peach tree dies struck by lightning

A chronicle records the impact of a storm in the countryside and reflects poetically on humans’ relationship with nature.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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Transactional analysis guides prevention of psychosocial risks at work
Reporter’s blog

Transactional analysis guides prevention of psychosocial risks at work

Article proposes contracts and group activities to improve bonds between teams and leaders.

Polarization turns profitable and dismantles the common map of Brazil’s public sphere
Opinion

Polarization turns profitable and dismantles the common map of Brazil’s public sphere

Without effective regulation, platforms profit from radicalization and erode civic space.

From Christ’s passion to the pain in Gaza: violence, responsibility and civilization
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

From Christ’s passion to the pain in Gaza: violence, responsibility and civilization

A psychoanalytic reflection on guilt, violence and collective identity, joining Christian symbolism to the Palestinian drama of today.

Culture headed for the void? Essays by Mario Vargas Llosa and the role of religion
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Culture headed for the void? Essays by Mario Vargas Llosa and the role of religion

Essay collection by the Peruvian writer questions the religious and political roots behind modern cultural decline.

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Transactional analysis guides prevention of psychosocial risks at work
Reporter’s blog

Transactional analysis guides prevention of psychosocial risks at work

Article proposes contracts and group activities to improve bonds between teams and leaders.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Polarization turns profitable and dismantles the common map of Brazil’s public sphere
Opinion

Polarization turns profitable and dismantles the common map of Brazil’s public sphere

Without effective regulation, platforms profit from radicalization and erode civic space.

Vinícius Sgarbe
From Christ’s passion to the pain in Gaza: violence, responsibility and civilization
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

From Christ’s passion to the pain in Gaza: violence, responsibility and civilization

A psychoanalytic reflection on guilt, violence and collective identity, joining Christian symbolism to the Palestinian drama of today.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Culture headed for the void? Essays by Mario Vargas Llosa and the role of religion
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Culture headed for the void? Essays by Mario Vargas Llosa and the role of religion

Essay collection by the Peruvian writer questions the religious and political roots behind modern cultural decline.

Juliano Dallarmi Mion
Conflict between public interest and sales redefines the course of journalism
Opinion

Conflict between public interest and sales redefines the course of journalism

Editorial decisions give way to commercial logic and the appeal to the target audience.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Disarmament and fraternity in Francis’s last smile
Personal letters

Disarmament and fraternity in Francis’s last smile

The pope who is taking his leave faced tsunamis of hate and left loving lessons. His advice was brief and profound.

Vinícius Sgarbe
New contemporary considerations on war and death
Politics

New contemporary considerations on war and death

Reflection proposes a new historical and sociological awareness to break cycles of religious and nationalist violence.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Congressman Beto Preto has until Monday (17th) to close deal in improbity case
News

Congressman Beto Preto has until Monday (17th) to close deal in improbity case

Former Paraná health secretary negotiates with prosecutors and could avoid a conviction that threatens his political rights.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Transactional analysis as a way of life has to do with truth
Professional practice

Transactional analysis as a way of life has to do with truth

A method developed by Eric Berne helps people and companies in the challenge of reinventing themselves by facing their inner truths.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Mediums without listening and underemployed spirits keep things goofy
Personal letters

Mediums without listening and underemployed spirits keep things goofy

Provocative reflection links communication, spirituality and noise as a path to clarity and understanding.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Analysts sell transformation while impostors profit from illusions
Professional practice

Analysts sell transformation while impostors profit from illusions

The genuine pursuit of coherence and personal transformation contrasts with the market’s empty and illusory promises.

Vinícius Sgarbe
“What a lousy Christmas, Pedro!” and stories from São José
Personal letters

“What a lousy Christmas, Pedro!” and stories from São José

A warm, humorous memory of life among neighbors reveals joys, conflicts and ironies of other Christmases.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Bill imposes fine if women are not paid equal to men
News

Bill imposes fine if women are not paid equal to men

New government proposal calls for strict penalties on companies for pay inequality between men and women.

Vinícius Sgarbe
The terrifying face of the power play
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

The terrifying face of the power play

Understand how the political game turns ordinary people into hostages of disinformation and manipulative leaders.

Maku de Almeida
Ridiculousness and courage are welcome in being who you are
Personal letters

Ridiculousness and courage are welcome in being who you are

Being authentic requires overcoming fears and being willing to face outside judgment with courage and truth.

Vinícius Sgarbe
A “terribly Brazilian” court breathes new life into political conversation
Opinion

A “terribly Brazilian” court breathes new life into political conversation

Nominations to the Supreme Court reignite public debate and call for reflection on religion and politics in Brazilian democracy.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Communication and philosophy are close through the inclusion of the other
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Communication and philosophy are close through the inclusion of the other

Productive dialogue between communication and philosophy enriches scientific research and improves social understanding.

Vinícius Sgarbe
5G brings risk that families lose television; 33 municipalities are in Paraná
News

5G brings risk that families lose television; 33 municipalities are in Paraná

5G rollout threatens free-to-air TV signal in hundreds of municipalities; Paraná is among the most affected.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Sgarbe to Ety; Letter one
Personal letters

Sgarbe to Ety; Letter one

Confessional letter by Sgarbe reveals deep sadness, with personal reflections on happiness and self-destruction.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Student shot dead at Professora Helena Kolody State School in Cambé (PR)
Opinion

Student shot dead at Professora Helena Kolody State School in Cambé (PR)

Tragedy at a Paraná school exposes the everyday terror of armed violence and its echoes in school settings.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Morality and ethics as synonyms, views on Kant and Rawls, and other topics
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Morality and ethics as synonyms, views on Kant and Rawls, and other topics

A philosopher explains differences and similarities between ethics and morality, clarifying traditional and popular concepts.

Vinícius Sgarbe
‘Racism’ in Ponta Grossa is a symptom of a sick city
Opinion

‘Racism’ in Ponta Grossa is a symptom of a sick city

Debate over a prejudiced act at UEPG reveals administrative difficulties and social tensions in Ponta Grossa.

Vinícius Sgarbe
The left abandoned the moral agenda and handed it to its detractors
Sgarbe Daily News

The left abandoned the moral agenda and handed it to its detractors

Critical reflection on how the left gave up moral causes and created a vacuum filled by its digital opponents.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Democracy requires voters to be susceptible to the sadness of the social
Opinion

Democracy requires voters to be susceptible to the sadness of the social

Psychoanalysis explains that electoral involvement depends on individuals’ capacity to cope with collective suffering.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Narcissism: why is Freud ‘made’ to bother us?
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Narcissism: why is Freud ‘made’ to bother us?

Understand why Freud’s uncomfortable view of narcissism still provokes us and stirs our unconscious.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Religion in Brazil’s elections is an international philosophical topic
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Religion in Brazil’s elections is an international philosophical topic

International seminar debates the religious impact on Brazilian elections and the relationship between political power and faith.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Artificial general intelligence could spark conflict between the U.S. and China
Reporter’s blog

Artificial general intelligence could spark conflict between the U.S. and China

The race for artificial general intelligence raises the risk of military escalation and global cyberattacks.

Redação
The weak face the end of the world while the powerful trade in souls
Opinion

The weak face the end of the world while the powerful trade in souls

A disturbing reflection on the Palestinian tragedy, the role of the international community and the moral limits of humanity.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Dallagnol wants Brazil to solve a problem of his
Opinion

Dallagnol wants Brazil to solve a problem of his

In a narcissistic speech after being stripped of office, Dallagnol exposes fragility and seeks to make the country responsible for his setback.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Psychoanalysis and Protestant fundamentalism do not mix
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis and Protestant fundamentalism do not mix

Opposing views of life and death set fundamentalist Protestantism and psychoanalytic theory apart in Brazil.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Contemplate ‘Trapo’ (“Rag”), by Fernando Pessoa, in a sound experience
Sgarbe Daily News

Contemplate ‘Trapo’ (“Rag”), by Fernando Pessoa, in a sound experience

The Portuguese author’s classic poem now gets an audio setting, exploring intimate feelings and sensations.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Get to know Jenin up close, home of the Palestinians killed by Israel
News

Get to know Jenin up close, home of the Palestinians killed by Israel

Micro-documentary reveals the reality of the Jenin refugee camp, a symbol of Palestinian resistance in the West Bank.

Cassiana Pizaia
Vinícius Sgarbe
Discontent caused by the internet can outweigh (and does outweigh) its benefits
Opinion

Discontent caused by the internet can outweigh (and does outweigh) its benefits

Information overload and digital impulses worsen psychic suffering and harm real human relationships.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Managers attentive to team realities are more successful
Professional practice

Managers attentive to team realities are more successful

Knowing your own team deeply enables effective communication and drives real business results.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Kael Moro
Cannabis prescriptions move R$ 77 billion in a year
News

Cannabis prescriptions move R$ 77 billion in a year

A sharp rise in medical prescriptions of cannabis shows strong expansion in the Brazilian market in just one year.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Illusion and lies are the origin of our apathy toward genocide
Opinion

Illusion and lies are the origin of our apathy toward genocide

Indifference to human suffering stems from historical lies and illusions about the reach of our empathy.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Natalia Pasternak is the Mara Maravilha of psychoanalysis
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Natalia Pasternak is the Mara Maravilha of psychoanalysis

A controversial pandemic-era author takes on a media role by questioning psychoanalysis’s scientific status.

Vinícius Sgarbe
UFPR’s Communication seminar moves fast on political topics
Professional practice

UFPR’s Communication seminar moves fast on political topics

UFPR academic event addresses Bolsonaro, Operation Car Wash and digital media with in-depth, current research.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Brazil’s first app of its kind, A.dot turns five with 133 adoptions
News

Brazil’s first app of its kind, A.dot turns five with 133 adoptions

Pioneering app eases complex adoptions and renews hope for children without family prospects.

Vinícius Sgarbe
See the distribution of prisoners in Brasília by sex and age
News

See the distribution of prisoners in Brasília by sex and age

Official data show a detailed picture of the Federal District’s prison population, collected between Jan. 8 and 11, 2023.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Bruno Nichols
Follow-up stories in journalism are related to the drop in trust
Professional practice

Follow-up stories in journalism are related to the drop in trust

The absence of updates and context in continuing news hurts credibility and readers’ trust.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Well-trained intuition refines analysis at an emotional price
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Well-trained intuition refines analysis at an emotional price

Discover how the Little Professor ego state of transactional analysis shapes our intuition and interpersonal relationships.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Between fascination and antipathy, Freud is alive; watch the classes
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Between fascination and antipathy, Freud is alive; watch the classes

Amid admiration and resistance, Freud’s legacy remains current and inspires free psychoanalytic training.

Vinícius Sgarbe
‘How much can you bear to be a whole man?’, in memory of the Ideal
Personal letters

‘How much can you bear to be a whole man?’, in memory of the Ideal

Memoir text reflects on teenage rejection as a powerful invitation to build an authentic identity.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Heródoto Barbeiro opens Lab Journalism 2050® interview series
Professional practice

Heródoto Barbeiro opens Lab Journalism 2050® interview series

An icon of Brazilian journalism talks about the profession’s challenges and prospects in a project that debates the future of media.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Seventh Day / Part One
Training memories

Seventh Day / Part One

A scene of domestic desolation and tormenting memories reveals the protagonist’s inner battles in the 1990s.

Vinícius Sgarbe
There is quite a bit of space in an election campaign
Professional practice

There is quite a bit of space in an election campaign

Reflections on election backstage raise questions about political purpose, friendship and digital future.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Habermas writes on the Capitol and journalism’s emergencies
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Habermas writes on the Capitol and journalism’s emergencies

At 93, Habermas analyzes the role of digital platforms and reflects on challenges for traditional media.

Vinícius Sgarbe
A.dot reaches 120 adoptions completed in Brazil
News

A.dot reaches 120 adoptions completed in Brazil

Brazil’s first adoption app reaches a historic milestone, facilitating encounters and forming families.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Reporter, on this your day I remind you it’s all a jungle out here
Professional practice

Reporter, on this your day I remind you it’s all a jungle out here

On Reporter’s Day, a critical reflection warns of the impoverishment of language and the profession’s future challenges.

Vinícius Sgarbe
‘Direto ao Ponto’ turns one month old on five FM stations in Paraná
Professional practice

‘Direto ao Ponto’ turns one month old on five FM stations in Paraná

Hosted by Ogier Buchi and Vinícius Sgarbe, the program promotes transparent conversations and encourages political reflection.

Vinícius Sgarbe
No. My answer is no
Opinion

No. My answer is no

Author condemns the invasion of a Mass in Curitiba and criticizes speeches that stimulate even more violence and intolerance.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Starting with cleaning the windows
Opinion

Starting with cleaning the windows

Chronicle uses good humor to illustrate how mistaken perceptions distort the view of others’ actions.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Using a simple planner increases professional trust
Sgarbe Daily News

Using a simple planner increases professional trust

Understand how simple agendas prevent delays and forgetfulness, improve productivity and convey trust at work.

Vinícius Sgarbe
News reaches TV 4 billion years late
News

News reaches TV 4 billion years late

Text criticizes superficiality and clichés in current TV news, questioning loss of relevance and credibility.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Philomena Cunk is an ignorant but well-equipped documentarian
Professional practice

Philomena Cunk is an ignorant but well-equipped documentarian

A British comedy hit, Philomena Cunk ironically exposes the intellectual fragility present even in serious journalism.

Vinícius Sgarbe
‘Discontent’ was here before Freud; not everything becomes a post
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

‘Discontent’ was here before Freud; not everything becomes a post

Sgarbe reflects on Freud, suggesting that discontent precedes theories and that not everything needs to become content.

Vinícius Sgarbe
‘For health’ of whom, nouveau-riche candidate?
Politics

‘For health’ of whom, nouveau-riche candidate?

A critical reflection on politicians and the state of public health: it highlights candidates’ neglect of the reality of overcrowded hospitals and the need to focus on the needs of the most vulnerable, such as elderly Black patients in an emergency room in Paraná.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Objectivity marks ‘Bem Paraná’ newsroom in remote work
Professional practice

Objectivity marks ‘Bem Paraná’ newsroom in remote work

Bem Paraná’s editor-in-chief reports the team’s effectiveness in remote work and the growth in demand for health stories.

Vinícius Sgarbe
For the return of the sublime on the internet, less porn
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

For the return of the sublime on the internet, less porn

Philosophical reflection criticizes excessive exposure and defends a return of the sublime in the face of vulgarity on the internet.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Lab Digital 2050 is presented to São Paulo’s intellectual community
News

Lab Digital 2050 is presented to São Paulo’s intellectual community

Lab Digital 2050 debuts in São Paulo with media labs, data analysis and a focus on human communication.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Internet 7–1 over 5 centuries of journalism research
Opinion

Internet 7–1 over 5 centuries of journalism research

Author criticizes loss of journalistic rigor, pointing to technical and linguistic fragility influenced by the internet.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Sgarbe to Ualid; Letter three
Personal letters

Sgarbe to Ualid; Letter three

Brief, peculiar letter by Sgarbe reflects on guilt, happiness and an unusual encounter with a “Curitiba cannibal.”

Vinícius Sgarbe
Make me itch with the wish to be a nationalist, Mr. President
Politics

Make me itch with the wish to be a nationalist, Mr. President

Article demands firm stance from Bolsonaro in the face of violence in the Amazon after the deaths of Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips.

Vinícius Sgarbe
WandaVision’s deep plot goes beyond the special effects
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

WandaVision’s deep plot goes beyond the special effects

WandaVision surprises with a deep narrative exploring grief, personal fantasy and universal emotional conflicts.

Vinícius Sgarbe
The life and death of John Nobody
Training memories

The life and death of John Nobody

Chronicle reveals the bureaucracy and high cost behind the anonymous death of an ordinary citizen in Curitiba.

Vinícius Sgarbe
In Brazil, Amco presents plan for happiness
News

In Brazil, Amco presents plan for happiness

International company Amco brings to Brazil an innovative bilingual method that sees happiness as the basis of learning.

Vinícius Sgarbe
To give up on journalism, the concessions must change
Professional practice

To give up on journalism, the concessions must change

Despite technological change, journalism’s future depends on the public and ethical role of media concessions.

Vinícius Sgarbe
In Curitiba, Moonshot is an exercise for consciousness
News

In Curitiba, Moonshot is an exercise for consciousness

Moonshot event in Curitiba challenges educators to rethink traditional practices with innovative active methodologies.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Workshop in Curitiba addresses ‘inner child’ archetype
News

Workshop in Curitiba addresses ‘inner child’ archetype

At a workshop, Dr. Célia Souza explores how welcoming and understanding the inner child can overcome blocks in adult life.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Time to overcome the mass death, suggests the history of art
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Time to overcome the mass death, suggests the history of art

Text reflects on overcoming pandemic traumas, suggesting art and reconciliation as paths.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Dunce anchors on air and the risk of a ‘serious accident’ in journalism
Professional practice

Dunce anchors on air and the risk of a ‘serious accident’ in journalism

Author warns about trivialization and excessive emotionalism in daily journalism, a risk that can weaken the profession.

Vinícius Sgarbe
What radio teaches about gaining an audience
Professional practice

What radio teaches about gaining an audience

Lessons from radio show that periodicity, repetition and aesthetic quality are essential to winning an audience.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Ignorant masses ruin Brasília; Ratinho and Barros diverge
News

Ignorant masses ruin Brasília; Ratinho and Barros diverge

While governor condemns violent acts in Brasília, deputy defends protesters’ motivations; see details.

Vinícius Sgarbe
There is peace in the future
Opinion

There is peace in the future

Reflection on the German experience suggests combating intolerance and extremism to ensure a peaceful future.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Being intelligent does not forbid us from praying a little
Opinion

Being intelligent does not forbid us from praying a little

Reflection addresses a balanced relationship between faith and reason, proposing a healthy spirituality beyond institutions.

Vinícius Sgarbe
TV presenters, return to the literature of journalism
Professional practice

TV presenters, return to the literature of journalism

Text criticizes anchors’ emotional excesses on TV and suggests a return to journalism’s classic good practices.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Sgarbe to; Letter four
Personal letters

Sgarbe to; Letter four

Sgarbe’s intimate letter explores existential anguish, memories of mourning and the search for meaning amid pain.

Vinícius Sgarbe
‘Troca de calçada’: feminist sertanejo and the ‘poor whore’
Reporter’s blog

‘Troca de calçada’: feminist sertanejo and the ‘poor whore’

Marília Mendonça’s music exposes women’s marginalized realities in society and questions women’s role in sertanejo.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Woman dies trying to change the world by shouting
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Woman dies trying to change the world by shouting

Reflection links a fatality from emotional stress to contemporary politics, warning of the limits of passions.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Cervi: ‘When religion focuses on material power [...] it has already lost its essence’
Conversations

Cervi: ‘When religion focuses on material power [...] it has already lost its essence’

In dialogue with Sgarbe, Cervi analyzes journalism’s role and says religion guided by material goods loses its purpose.

Emerson Urizzi Cervi
Vinícius Sgarbe
Resilience of what is proper to reporting
Professional practice

Resilience of what is proper to reporting

The pandemic imposes unprecedented challenges on journalism, accelerating digitization and expanding newsrooms’ remote routines.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Family seminar warns about parents’ use of cellphones
News

Family seminar warns about parents’ use of cellphones

Event in Curitiba discusses the impact of screens on the family environment and warns of parents’ responsibility.

Vinícius Sgarbe
We will keep skating in place as long as research is exclusively positivist
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

We will keep skating in place as long as research is exclusively positivist

Reflection suggests that exclusively rational research limits understanding of reality, ignoring emotional aspects.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Defending childhood is a daily action, not a memorial
Opinion

Defending childhood is a daily action, not a memorial

Paraná document reinforces that child protection must come from everyday political practice, not just paper.

Vinícius Sgarbe
History that moves slowly
Training memories

History that moves slowly

From defeat to the presidency, Lula’s political trajectory exposes the dilemmas of the Brazilian left since 1989.

Vinícius Sgarbe
The individual must be respected
Politics

The individual must be respected

Article analyzes the importance of mutual respect and warns of the dangers of psychological games in political discussions.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Our recommendation: beware of flatterers
Opinion

Our recommendation: beware of flatterers

The Beto Richa case illustrates the dangers of flattery in politics and warns of the consequences of isolation in power.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Affectivity: the differentiator of the 2030s reporter
Professional practice

Affectivity: the differentiator of the 2030s reporter

Affectivity and emotional balance are essential to distinguish journalists in the face of technological advances.

Vinícius Sgarbe
The former and the current president represent our desire for happiness
Politics

The former and the current president represent our desire for happiness

Reflecting on Lula and Bolsonaro, the author suggests that political choices reveal the human desire for happiness.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Contemporary philosophy: what real people write about the real
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Contemporary philosophy: what real people write about the real

PUCPR researchers launch a book of incisive reflections connecting philosophy, psychoanalysis and everyday life.

Vinícius Sgarbe
There are risks in indignation, and the main one is not being heard
Professional practice

There are risks in indignation, and the main one is not being heard

Indignation without balance can undermine effective communication and reduce our chances of really being heard.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Worshiper of ignorance, Milton Ribeiro is in jail
News

Worshiper of ignorance, Milton Ribeiro is in jail

Milton Ribeiro’s arrest reveals a moral crisis in the government and ethical fragility in part of evangelical leadership.

Vinícius Sgarbe
News automation: what robots do best
Professional practice

News automation: what robots do best

Journalistic automation expands efficiency, but humanization and deep analysis remain indispensable.

Vinícius Sgarbe
I adore the Brazilian ‘bololo’: the correct use of Latin
Opinion

I adore the Brazilian ‘bololo’: the correct use of Latin

The success of “Bololo” shows how popular expressions are fundamental to bringing communication and culture closer.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Goodbye, Professor, and one less wise man
News

Goodbye, Professor, and one less wise man

A reference in Paraná journalism, Aroldo Murá leaves a legacy of intelligence, generosity and ethical commitment.

Vinícius Sgarbe
We, intellectuals (who, me?), trade words with the world
Reporter’s blog

We, intellectuals (who, me?), trade words with the world

Personal reflections highlight the value of journalism as an intellectual and humanist activity, beyond digital metrics.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Arthur do Val is just like you and me, except for admitting he was wrong
Reporter’s blog

Arthur do Val is just like you and me, except for admitting he was wrong

The Arthur do Val case prompts reflection on primitive desires and men’s difficulty in publicly acknowledging mistakes.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Book ‘Atores coletivos em tensão’ is launched in Curitiba
News

Book ‘Atores coletivos em tensão’ is launched in Curitiba

Work edited by UFPR researchers addresses contemporary challenges of political communication in Brazil.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Wild peach tree dies struck by lightning
News

Wild peach tree dies struck by lightning

A chronicle records the impact of a storm in the countryside and reflects poetically on humans’ relationship with nature.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Reforming the people is authoritarian, and reforming elections is necessary
Conversations

Reforming the people is authoritarian, and reforming elections is necessary

João Arruda defends political reform instead of trying to “reform the voter” and criticizes current electoral mechanisms.

João Arruda
Vinícius Sgarbe
In 2050, the Lab also wanted to live outside journalism
Opinion

In 2050, the Lab also wanted to live outside journalism

A laboratory initially journalistic expands its work to support companies in organizational and personal change.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Congress elections are a sign of democracy’s health
Politics

Congress elections are a sign of democracy’s health

Elections in Congress bring to light the limits and challenges for the country’s democracy in a polarized political scenario.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Caio Dib: ‘What is an innovative school to you?’
Opinion

Caio Dib: ‘What is an innovative school to you?’

School innovation goes beyond technology: Japan’s Soka method bets on global citizenship and humanized relationships.

Caio Dib
Dom Peruzzo: days of ‘radicalization and injustice’
Politics

Dom Peruzzo: days of ‘radicalization and injustice’

Curitiba’s archbishop criticizes radicalism after a protest in a church prompted by tragic deaths in Rio de Janeiro.

Vinícius Sgarbe
‘Opinion is free, but stupidity is unforgivable,’ argues Pedro Ribeiro
Conversations

‘Opinion is free, but stupidity is unforgivable,’ argues Pedro Ribeiro

Journalist analyzes the critical role of opinion in democracy and warns that radicalism and stupidity are unforgivable risks.

Pedro Ribeiro
Vinícius Sgarbe
Sgarbe for 2022; Letter six
Personal letters

Sgarbe for 2022; Letter six

Personal reflections reveal serene pessimism, courage before desire and a search for self-knowledge in a monotonous year.

Vinícius Sgarbe
News story gives rise to research on the Louceiras do Maruanum
Professional practice

News story gives rise to research on the Louceiras do Maruanum

A news report inspires academic research that values the ceramic tradition of quilombola women in Amapá.

Célia Souza da Costa
Journalism can talk about hard subjects like pain
Professional practice

Journalism can talk about hard subjects like pain

A radio program in Curitiba shows that journalism can approach delicate topics such as grief and depression with lightness.

Vinícius Sgarbe
A few common words
Opinion

A few common words

Jean Tirole’s book and initiatives in Paraná illustrate real benefits when individuals put collective interests first.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Peace demands many renunciations and many conversations with nationalists
Professional practice

Peace demands many renunciations and many conversations with nationalists

Reflection proposes necessary dialogues, denouncing the dangers of exacerbated nationalism and seeking paths to peace.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Blackout exposes outlets’ dependence on monopoly
News

Blackout exposes outlets’ dependence on monopoly

Global problem at Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp shows media’s vulnerability to Big Tech monopoly.

Vinícius Sgarbe
To the love who tells me ‘screw Instagram,’ I think only of you
Opinion

To the love who tells me ‘screw Instagram,’ I think only of you

An intimate text reveals reflections on real happiness versus appearance on social media and the search for balance.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Sgarbe arrives in heaven
Reporter’s blog

Sgarbe arrives in heaven

In a humorous text, the author imagines a final meeting with God and questions divine mystery and lack of objectivity.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Talking with everyone is part of a journalist’s training
Professional practice

Talking with everyone is part of a journalist’s training

After electoral polarization, journalists are challenged to overcome social bubbles and engage with diverse realities.

Vinícius Sgarbe
Journalism and psychiatry: an approach to communication
Philosophy and psychoanalysis

Journalism and psychiatry: an approach to communication

Article explores links between journalism, psychiatry and social behaviors, opening new perspectives in communication.

Vinícius Sgarbe
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