Heroes

Sharmiin Meymandinejad: Repression, War, and Human Dignity in Iran
Sharmiin (also spelled Sharmin) Meymandinejad is an Iranian human rights defender, writer, and theatre artist who founded the Imam Ali’s Popular Student Relief Society (IAPSRS) in 1999 to combat poverty and support vulnerable children and families. Iranian authorities arrested him in 2020 and charged him with “insulting” Iran’s leaders amid a broader crackdown on independent civil society; he was held for months, including time in solitary confinement, and reportedly denied medical care. After sustained pressure, IAPSRS was ordered dissolved. Now in exile, Meymandinejad speaks on repression, public executions, social trust, and civilian harm from sanctions and war, through grassroots work.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen6 days ago in Interview
Russian Warship and the Myth of Invincibility. AI-Generated.
I, Thorne Empire, want to talk to you about why I wrote “Russian Warship,” and why this song exists the way it does. It wasn’t born from a marketing plan or a trend. It came from watching a war unfold in real time and feeling that familiar, helpless burn in the chest; the one that says silence would be a kind of surrender.
By Thorne Empire8 days ago in Interview
Inside Oprah Winfrey’s Anti-Aging Lifestyle: How She Slows Time Through Habits, Not Age
There’s a certain stillness to Oprah Winfrey that people notice before they ever comment on how she looks. A steadiness. A calm authority that doesn’t rush to fill silence. When conversations turn to aging, this is usually where they land—not on numbers, not on years, but on presence.
By Darryl Hudson14 days ago in Interview
10 Minutes with Bill Gates
Introduction Spending 10 minutes with Bill Gates may sound brief, but even a short conversation with one of the world’s most influential innovators can offer insights that last a lifetime. As the co-founder of Microsoft, a philanthropist, an author, and a global thought leader, Bill Gates has shaped how the world uses technology and how it addresses some of its most pressing challenges. In just ten minutes, one could explore decades of experience in innovation, leadership, failure, success, and global responsibility.
By shaoor afridi22 days ago in Interview
My Signalman Grandpa
My grandfather never talked about the Great War. He never had a single picture from the war either, just memories in his head that he'd like to forget, as he kept saying.
By Lana V Lynxabout a month ago in Interview
Claus D. Volko, M.D. on Symbiont Conversion Theory and Bacterial Reprogramming
Claus D. Volko, M.D. (born 1983) is an Austrian software engineer and medical scientist in Vienna. He holds degrees in medicine (M.D.), medical informatics (B.Sc.) and computational intelligence (M.Sc.). In the demoscene he is known as “Adok” and served as main editor of the electronic magazine Hugi. Volko formulated Symbiont Conversion Theory in 2018. He founded and leads the Prudentia High IQ Society, and joined Mensa in 2002. In 2018 he published “Volko Personality Patterns,” a Jungian-inspired extension of MBTI typology. In 2025 he posted “Reprogramming Bacteria for Symbiont Conversion: A Review” on Prudentia’s blog, and maintains Prudentia’s journal and blog.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen2 months ago in Interview
The Interview I Wasn’t Prepared For
M Mehran I have been through interviews before—phone screens, Zoom calls, panel rooms with too-bright lighting and too-fake smiles—but nothing prepared me for the one scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on a rainy Tuesday in November.
By Muhammad Mehran2 months ago in Interview
Questions That Build Tomorrow
In the bustling town of Crestwood, where busy streets hummed with stories and daily routines, lived a young college student named Zayan. Unlike many students, Zayan wasn’t dreaming of becoming a doctor or an engineer—he dreamed of becoming a journalist who used interviews to understand the world. To him, interviewing someone wasn’t just asking questions. It was discovering a hidden universe in every person.
By Spotlight stories 3 months ago in Interview
New York's first Muslim mayor 'Mr. Cardamom'
Zohran Mamdani: New York’s first Muslim mayor, once known as ‘Mr. Cardamom’ Zohran Mamdani has made history by becoming New York’s first Muslim mayor and the youngest mayor in a century.
By Shoaib Khan3 months ago in Interview
Wild Willie’s Soul Impact:
When Wild Willie grabs the mic, it’s more than a podcast—it’s a force. As the creator and host of Soul Impact: How Music Saved Us, the award-winning show on The Scene Projects network, Wild Willie has carved his own lane with storytelling that refuses to play it safe. His mission is bold, his delivery unapologetic: to prove music isn’t just background noise—it’s a lifeline.
By Independent Indie Artist Radar4 months ago in Interview
Willie Thornton: The Voice Behind Soul Impact
Willie Thornton is not just a name—it’s a movement. As the creator and host of Soul Impact: How Music Saved Us, an award-winning podcast under The Scene Projects network, Willie has carved out a lane that’s uniquely his. His work is electric, raw, and deeply human, taking listeners on a ride through stories of resilience, transformation, and hope. At its core, the show is about survival, about thriving, and about how music—something so universal—can become a lifeline when the world feels like it’s caving in.
By The Blacksheepkid Collective by: El Pablo 1x4 months ago in Interview
From Exhaustion to Excellence: Sports Medicine Physician Dr Pat Boulogne Guides a 30‑Year Transformation for a High‑Performing Executive
Health Team Network today announced the publication of a 30‑year case story showcasing how a sports medicine physician’s whole‑person strategy helped a newly promoted VP and single mother transform persistent headaches, daily exhaustion, and a bulging disc into lasting vitality, prescription‑free living, and long‑term success at work and at home.
By Digital Geek Media4 months ago in Interview