Psychic Industry: From Free Exchange to Fraud / Amin Ghazaei

Philosophical schools of thought in legal theory differ significantly on the legal legitimacy of activities such as fortune-telling, amulet writing, palm reading, psychic readings, mind reading, and all services based on claims of supernatural powers. Libertarians argue for the legality of these businesses, claiming that as long as individuals voluntarily and willingly purchase such services […]...

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Why has superstition taken hold in Iran?/ Mehdi Ambari

Divination and fortune-telling, as activities that claim to predict the future or interpret events, have existed in various societies since ancient times. In Iran, due to specific economic, social, and cultural conditions, these activities have developed in different forms and have had a profound impact on individuals and society. This article attempts to briefly examine […]...

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When fortune tellers roll the dice and we play/ Pooyan Khoshhal

Albert Einstein has a famous quote: “God does not play dice.” But if he were alive today and looked at social media, he might shake his head in disappointment and say, “It seems that fortune tellers and social media are not only playing dice, but they are also gambling with it.” Nowadays, predictions, fortunes, and […]...

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Serious Economy/ Ahmad Alavi

Ramali and falgiri, as part of the informal economy, have deep roots in many developing societies, including Iran. This phenomenon, which thrives in a context of economic, social, and cultural crises, not only leads to the withdrawal of capital – both financial, human, and social – from the productive and formal economic cycle, but also […]...

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Does fortune-telling and divination tarnish human dignity?/ Sina Yousefi

Fortune-telling and divination, as manifestations of superstitions in modern societies, are considered a serious threat to human dignity beyond just a cultural and social problem. These phenomena take advantage of individuals’ psychological, economic, and social vulnerabilities, targeting their intellectual independence and free will, and reducing them from capable and autonomous beings to dependent and passive […]...

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قتSuperstition sales under the shadow of law / Ehsan Haqqi

Humans have always believed in the influence of supernatural and non-material factors on their lives and destinies, from ancient times until the present day as recorded in history and shown by archaeological studies. They have constantly strived to control these factors and improve their lives and the lives of their loved ones by manipulating them. […]...

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Conversation with Hossein Rouzbeh, a member of the Mobile Importers Association, on the analysis of the Cyrus Company / Dina Ghalehbaaf.

“Kourosh Company”; a company that was the headline of the media for a while due to its fraudulent activities. After the release of a video by the victims who had gathered in front of the company, the spokesperson for Faraja claimed that the red notice was issued for Amirhossein Sharifian, the owner of this company. […]...

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A sick economy and setting the stage for fraud; a conversation with Dr. Vahid Mahmoudi, economist / Matin Mostafaei.

The story of the fraud of the Cyrus Company from mobile customers has caused a lot of buzz in news outlets and among ordinary people, to the point that it has even caught the attention of foreign media. In Iran, the identity and success of some ordinary people is dependent on various structural corruptions. Budget […]...

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“Kourosh Company” Riding on Poverty and Despair/ Hope Ahead

The story of Kourosh Kampani could have been the subject of a detective film with a thrilling and captivating plot. Unfortunately, this story is based on reality and according to published reports, has left tens of thousands (some reports say up to 200,000) of people bankrupt. Some of these victims have lost all of their […]...

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From Fazl Khodadad to Kourosh Company/ Beloved Tavakoli

Nowruz 1403 has arrived and people are so overwhelmed with the struggles of daily life that they no longer have much enthusiasm for celebration and joy. Inflation has put a heavy burden on them and taken away their ability to breathe. Unemployment is rampant. If you just spend a few minutes scrolling through Instagram, you […]...

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قتThe legal path ahead for the victims of Cyrus Company/ Ehsan Haqqi.

It has been a while since the issue of losing a significant number of our fellow citizens’ money in the process of ordering and purchasing mobile phones from a company known as Kourosh Company has been raised in the public space of the country. Apart from the two main parties involved in this unsuccessful and […]...

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The responsibility of supervisory institutions in preventing Ponzi schemes/ Sina Yousefi.

Among various social phenomena, crime holds a special position and this importance stems from the fact that humans have a need for security based on instinct. Historically, human social life has always been faced with the phenomenon of crime and delinquency, and crime has been an inevitable part of human social organization. In response to […]...

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