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How much may the state keep secret from its citizens – and what motivates insiders to denounce hidden irregularities?

Whether syphilis, AIDS or depression: There are some conditions we just don’t talk about. Why’s that? And can illnesses or diseases be destigmatised too?

Taboos are part of society: There are some topics we simply do not want to talk about or shouldn’t. But taboos can also be broken. Some people are always keen to challenge what is socially acceptable.

...hides a world of its own: Active volcanoes shape the underwater landscape, while living limestone nodules provide accommodation for countless inhabitants.

When people think about sustainable energy, they rarely have in mind the ground beneath their feet, despite the fact that the heat hidden down below is already used for power generation.