EEG
The electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test used to evaluate the electrical activity of the brain. This is a non-invasive technique of attaching small flat metal discs called electrodes to the scalp using wires. These electrodes analyze electrical impulses in the brain and send signals to a computer that records [...]
Exxon
Exxon Mobil, one of the world's largest oil and gas companies, is a major player in the energy industry. Founded in 1999 following the merger of Exxon and Mobil, its story dates back to 1870 with the creation of Standard Oil by John D. Rockefeller. Today, the company operates in more than 100 countries and is active [...]
Gianroberto Casaleggio
Gianroberto Casaleggio (1954-2016) was an Italian entrepreneur and politician, co-founder of the 5-star Movement with Beppe Grillo in 2009. Considered as the ideologue and the « guru » It played a crucial role in its development, promoting direct democracy via the Internet and social networks. Casaleggio has theorized online political action and [...]
Giuliano da Empoli
Giuliano da Empoli (born 1973) is an Italian-Swiss writer and political adviser. A graduate of law and political science, he held important positions in Italy, including as advisor to Matteo Renzi and assistant to culture in Florence. Founder of the think tank Volta in 2016, he is the author of several [...]
HDJ
The day hospital (HDJ) welcomes patients in need of day care, whose state of health and level of autonomy allow them to spend the night at home. However, they need specific care and/or assessment of their health, thanks to the resources of the technical platform.
Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation is an influential American conservative think tank founded in 1973 and based in Washington D.C. This organization promotes open market public policies, limited government and traditional values. She exercised a significant influence under the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump, providing political ideas [...]
MRI
MRI, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging, is a modern medical imaging technique that accurately visualizes soft organs and tissues in different planes of space. It is mainly used for imaging of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), muscles, heart and tumours.
Koch brothers
The Koch brothers, Charles and David, are emblematic figures of American business and politics. Heirs of Koch Industries, the second largest private company not listed in the United States, with a turnover of over $100 billion. The company is active in various sectors, including oil, chemistry, and [...]
Marathon Man
The 1976 film Marathon Man is an American thriller directed by John Schlesinger. The film is known for its famous dental torture scene, where Szell (the nazi villain) uses dental instruments to make Babe suffer (the hero) and make him confess where the treasure is. Finally, Babe manages to escape [...]
MeetUp
Founded in 2002, MeetUp currently has over 60 million members and offers over 330,000 different groups. The app is always active and available on iOS and Android, allowing users to discover and participate in online and face-to-face events around their interests
metastases
Metastasis: secondary tumours that develop from a primitive tumour following the migration of cancer cells by blood, lymphatic or serous.
Michelin
Michelin, founded in 1889 in Clermont-Ferrand, is a world leader in the pneumatic industry. The company manufactures tires for various vehicles, from cars to aircraft, and employs approximately 115,000 people in over 170 countries. With 70 production sites in 18 countries, Michelin achieved a turnover of 23.8 billion euros in [...]
Neuralink
Neuralink, founded in 2016 by Elon Musk, is a neurotechnology company that develops brain-machine interfaces. In January 2024, she implanted her first brain chip in a human patient, marking an important step in her mission to connect the brain to computers. Neuralink's goal is to allow paralyzed people to control [...]
Overton
The overton window, developed by Joseph P. Overton (a member of conservative think tanks) in the 1990s, refers to all the ideas considered acceptable in public opinion at some point. This « window » delimit what can be openly discussed in a society, ranging from unthinkable to politically viable. Ideas can evolve [...]
Palantir
Palantir Technologies, founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Alex Karp and other former PayPal employees, is an American company specialized in data analysis and artificial intelligence. Originally funded by the CIA, Palantir developed in the governmental and private sectors, offering software solutions for the analysis of large data sets. With its [...]
