“What is often misunderstood is that there are regional disparities within countries in relation to the digital divide—it is not just rural vs urban, but core vs periphery," outlines Javier Ruiz Diaz, Policy Director of the UK-based Open Rights Group, speaking to Political Pandora. The accelerating pace of technological development is transforming daily life across Europe, but is exposing the unequal access it provides. Â
Every Sunday, I retreat to my terrace, where time softens and the world slows. Among the trees, I unlearn the urgency capitalism demands and remember what it means to simply exist. Inspired by Sumana Roy’s concept of ‘Tree Time,’ this piece reflects on stillness as a radical act—an invitation to resist the ticking clock and embrace a gentler, cyclical rhythm of life, where being, not doing, is enough.
