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A Look at the Psychological and Social Roots of Superstitions in Iran: A Conversation with Kaveh Talabam/ Morteza Hamounian

In Iran, fortune-telling and divination have existed since ancient times, but in recent years, this phenomenon has grown significantly, not only among the illiterate, but also among the upper levels of society and politicians. This phenomenon, which many psychologists and social scientists believe has its roots in mental and social insecurity, has become a tool […]...

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Created By: Morteza Hamounian
March 21, 2025

Conversation with two fortune-tellers who do not read fortunes for themselves/ Ali Kalaei

Divination and fortune-telling is one of the oldest professions of humanity. In the past, it was considered a science and everyone in a society, from rulers to the condemned, believed in it. But today, in the eyes of observers and modern intellectuals, it has turned into a pseudo-science and superstition. It is still believed by […]...

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Created By: Ali Kalaei
March 21, 2025

Superstition in the guise of benevolence; Conversation with a prayer writer/ Reza Dehlavi

Fortune-telling and divination, with claims of using supernatural powers or offering pseudo-scientific advice, are phenomena that have become very common in Iran, to the extent that people with different beliefs and educational backgrounds turn to them for solving their problems. These individuals often claim to have the ability to reveal information about the future or […]...

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Created By: Reza Dehlavi
March 21, 2025

Nowruz and the ailing economy of Iran; conversation with Sohrab Delangizan, university professor/ Azar Taherabadi

The Iranian economy has faced serious challenges in the final months of 1403, challenges rooted in structural factors and recent developments. High inflation, devaluation of the national currency, and economic recession are among the issues that have directly affected people’s purchasing power. In this regard, we sat down with Sohrab Delangizan, a full professor of […]...

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Created By: Azar Taherabad
March 21, 2025

“Organizing Greater Tehran or Relocating the Capital?; A Conversation with Dr. Mohammadtaghi Rahnamayi / Pedram Tahsini”

The transfer of the capital was one of the topics that has been discussed since the beginning of the fourteenth government and by the President, in order to create a platform for a specialized discourse about this important concern of the government and the people. Supporters and opponents of this idea have expressed their opinions […]...

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Created By: Padram Tahsini
February 19, 2025

Taqi Azadarmaki: Relocating the capital is a wrong and self-serving project/ Ali Kalaei

For decades, the issue of transferring the capital in Iran has been raised and each time this discussion ends without any clear results, it is pushed to the sidelines. Tehran, as the center of political, economic, cultural, and other activities in the country, faces numerous problems such as overpopulation, air pollution, and concentration of major […]...

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Created By: Ali Kalaei
February 19, 2025

Ardeshir Pisheng: The diversity of mother tongues in Iran is an opportunity, not a threat/ Azar Taherabadi.

Iran is a land with a wide range of linguistic and cultural diversity. Mother languages such as Kurdish, Persian, Turkish, Arabic, Balochi, Turkmen, Gilaki, Mazandarani, and others are not only a part of the country’s historical identity, but also serve as a bridge for cultural interaction, scientific development, and regional diplomacy. While some may see […]...

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Created By: Azar Taherabad
February 19, 2025

The Supreme Council of Cyberspace Acting Against National Security An Interview with Alireza Bozorgmehri/ Pedram Tahsini

Alireza Bozorgmehri, a former member of the Digital Economy Working Group at the Ministry of Economy, spoke with Peace Mark Monthly Magazine about the filtering environment in Iran and the obstacles to its removal. According to Bozorgmehri, until the composition of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace changes, there is little hope for the acceleration of […]...

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Created By: Padram Tahsini
January 20, 2025

Will Telegram and X Be Unblocked? An Interview with Keyvan Noghrehkar/ Ali Kalaei

The issue of filtering and removing restrictions on various internet platforms has been a highly debated topic in Iran over the past few years. While the Minister of Communications has stated that lifting the ban on all platforms is on the government’s agenda—and recently, WhatsApp and Google Play were unblocked—public opinion and observers are left […]...

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Created By: Ali Kalaei
January 20, 2025

An Interview with Citizens on the Daily Impacts of Internet Filtering/ Dina Ghalibaf

Internet filtering in Iran has become one of the most complex and serious social and economic issues. This policy has not only affected citizens’ daily lives but also challenged public perceptions of trust and transparency in governance. In this report, we visited Enghelab Street, one of the busiest areas in Tehran, to speak with various […]...

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Created By: Dina Ghalibaf
January 20, 2025