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The transition into the autumn of one’s life is often accompanied by a series of difficult negotiations between safety and freedom. For many, the nursing home presents itself as the ultimate solution—a polished promise of security, medical oversight, and social engagement. The brochures are masterfully crafted, depicting silver-haired residents laughing in sun-drenched gardens, attended to…

“Pirat” is a word that means “pirate” in several languages, like Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, and Croatian—basically the sea-robbing, treasure-hunting kind with the eye patch and parrot (or the modern software-sharing variety). Fun fact: It’s also the name of the original Swedish Pirate Party (Piratpartiet), which kicked off the global movement for digital rights, privacy,…