Hyper-specialization refers to the increasing specialization of higher education studies. This includes, but is not limited to, the creation of more graduate school programs, the emphasis on declaring major courses early on in undergraduate studies, and a focus on specialized research output on particular fields

The institutionalization of art includes but is not limited to the emphasis on formal art training in standardized curricula, the recognition of art through its placement in formal institutions (e.g. museums, galleries), and the requirement of academic credentials (e.g. university degrees in art).

In 2004, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia joined the European Union (EU), followed by Bulgaria and Romania in 2007, and Croatia in 2013. For the purposes of this debate, the above countries are 'the Eastern bloc'. Serbia, Bosnia, and Northern Macedonia, along with other countries, are not currently part of the EU, but are aspiring to join the EU.

The decentralization of finance refers to financial institutions and instruments which does not rely on central financial intermediaries such as brokerages exchanges or banks to offer traditional financial instruments (loans currencies investments etc.) Examples of decentralized finance could be crypto wallets as opposed to bank accounts cryptocurrencies as opposed to government-backed currencies (USD) smart contract loans between two individuals as opposed to a loan from a bank.

Internet activism, hacktivism is the use of computer-based techniques such as hacking as a form of civil disobedience to promote a political agenda or social change. Hacktivism can involve cybercrimes when it includes illegal activities, such as hacking, data breaches, or distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. However, not all hacktivism is inherently criminal, as some actions are aimed at peaceful online activism and raising awareness.

The decentralization of finance refers to financial institutions and instruments which does not rely on central financial intermediaries such as brokerages exchanges or banks to offer traditional financial instruments (loans currencies investments etc.) Examples of decentralized finance could be crypto wallets as opposed to bank accounts cryptocurrencies as opposed to government-backed currencies (USD) smart contract loans between two individuals as opposed to a loan from a bank.

Internet activism, hacktivism is the use of computer-based techniques such as hacking as a form of civil disobedience to promote a political agenda or social change. Hacktivism can involve cybercrimes when it includes illegal activities, such as hacking, data breaches, or distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. However, not all hacktivism is inherently criminal, as some actions are aimed at peaceful online activism and raising awareness.

The decentralization of finance refers to financial institutions and instruments which does not rely on central financial intermediaries such as brokerages exchanges or banks to offer traditional financial instruments (loans currencies investments etc.) Examples of decentralized finance could be crypto wallets as opposed to bank accounts cryptocurrencies as opposed to government-backed currencies (USD) smart contract loans between two individuals as opposed to a loan from a bank.

Internet activism, hacktivism is the use of computer-based techniques such as hacking as a form of civil disobedience to promote a political agenda or social change. Hacktivism can involve cybercrimes when it includes illegal activities, such as hacking, data breaches, or distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. However, not all hacktivism is inherently criminal, as some actions are aimed at peaceful online activism and raising awareness.