ladygesserit

Over the past couple of years I've been trying hard to educate myself about the work and living conditions of the people who make my stuff. And I've made a lot of attempts to reduce my own participation in creating the demand for these types of abuses -- I buy used electronics, thrift a lot of my clothing, try to buy from local farms, carefully choose which cosmetics I buy, etc. But I am just one person and it can be overwhelming, exhausting and depressing trying to stay aware. The more I know, the more I find myself wanting to hate the world. How do you personally prevent burnout and depression in your work? And what would you recommend to people who really do care about this subject, but just don't know what to do about it?

What is the definition of "armed conflict" and could it ever be applied to cyber warfare? For example, would hacking into and weaponizing some type of infrastructure to physically attack civilians count as armed conflict?

If not, is there any discussion about how IHL will adapt to the rising threat of cyber warfare?

How can the average consumer know if a company is truly "ethical" or if their claims are just virtue signaling, green washing BS? Do certifications like B Corp, GOTS, OKEO-TEX, or others, actually mean anything?

In another comment you mentioned that the regular practice and feedback from low-paying jobs helped you improve your voice and progress. What were some of the specific things you focused on to improve your voice? Any quick tips that anyone can do to improve their voice or sound better - not necessarily for voice-over work, but just in everyday life?

Should UBI programs have income and/or wealth restrictions, or should it truly be universal for everyone to gain from? I know a lot of people (rightfully) bristle at the idea of a wealthy person getting the same amount per month as a poor person, but I also think that any type of income or wealth restriction would make it a "welfare" program that many might be resentful of and less likely to support. To survive in the long term, I personally think it would have to be implemented for everyone -- it would harder to justify taking away or ending a truly universal right that everyone enjoys rather than a "welfare" program that only some people qualify for. Is there any research on this aspect in particular?