Too Much Knowing: Rereading Nicholas Carr in 2025 When Nicholas Carr published his article “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” back in 2008, he voiced a worry that felt both personal and prophetic: that his mind, once capable of settling into the slow rhythm of a book or the unbroken focus of long reading, had been rewired by … Continue reading Do We Know Too Much?
As the Class of 2025 prepares to graduate, a few things are inevitable. One: you will be asked, repeatedly and without warning, what you’re doing next. Two: you will probably not have a satisfying answer. Three: you will start wondering whether you’re the only one still refreshing job boards at 2am. The good news is … Continue reading “You don’t need to have it all figured out” – What the Class of 2024 Wants You to Know About Life After Graduation
Last week, I spent most of my time in one position: horizontal. Blissfully sprawled across a sun lounger, surrounded by the girls I finished my degree with, drink in hand, no responsibilities in sight. A whole year had passed since graduation, and somehow, in what felt like the blink of an eye, we’d all landed … Continue reading My headphones broke and I actually had to interact with the world … The beauty in a strangers kindness, and why we should be more trusting
In the contemporary digital age, knowledge is no longer simply a shared public good – it has become a commodified asset, repackaged, monetised, and relentlessly circulated by a new class of cultural actors: influencers. Once confined to the fringes of media, these figures now dominate our feeds, shaping public discourse and occupying positions once held … Continue reading The Knowledge Economy and the Commodification of Influence
If you type “ChatGPT therapist” into Google, the first result you are likely to see is a Reddit thread boldly titled “ChatGPT therapy saved me”. As you scroll through the hundreds of comments left beneath it, you’ll find countless individuals sharing deeply personal stories, accounts of how speaking to an AI chatbot has salvaged crumbling marriages, … Continue reading Can I use Chat GPT for therapy?
Have you ever read a book with characters so vividly drawn, they begin to feel like real people, woven into your daily thoughts like old friends? You think about them the way you would someone you know, and when the story ends, you’re left with a strange, aching sense of loss. That’s exactly what happened … Continue reading A Conversational Piece: ‘Intermezzo’, by Sally Rooney
Stephen Graham’s recent GQ interview is a masterclass in how to craft celebrity profiles that feel timely, meaningful, and genuinely human. It is the kind of feature that reminds readers why thoughtful editorial work still matters. In contrast, Vogue continues to fall into a frustrating pattern, relying on the same familiar faces and surface-level narratives, offering little in … Continue reading GQ Gets It. Vogue Does Not.
This week, TikTok and Instagram were inundated with videos of British influencers documenting their encounters with fashion royalty, Bella Hadid. But despite the high production value and seemingly glamorous settings, something about the campaign felt curiously off. The interactions appeared awkward, the excitement forced, and the whole exercise carried an unmistakable air of desperation. Bella … Continue reading Was Bella Hadid’s Perfume Launch a Stroke of Marketing Genius or a PR Misstep?
Travel is often conceived as a forward motion: a restless pursuit of the new, the novel and the unknown. It promises escape from the familiar, offers distraction through difference, and invites discovery of the unexpected. However, some places resist this current. They do not simply allow the traveler to pass through; they ask for pause … Continue reading A Weekend in Budapest: Memory & Identity
A world where art must be scroll-stopping to be seen The digital age, governed by trends, algorithms, and a relentless drive for engagement, pulls us towards the curated, the clickable, and the crowd approved. With an ever-shifting carousel of trends spinning through our feeds – from “clean girl” minimalism to chaotic grunge revival – it … Continue reading Aestheticism vs. Authenticity: Berlioz
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