Quietly Different
A witty, thoughtful reflection on discovering you’re autistic later in life—navigating masking, awkward conversations, and the quiet joy of finally understanding yourself. Weird doesn’t mean wrong.
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Grounded Theory: Making It Up As You Go Along (But With Integrity)
Grounded Theory: the beloved chaos engine of qualitative research. This witty deep dive explores the strange brilliance of making up your theory as you go—complete with NVivo-induced despair, reflexive diary entries, and the comforting lie of theoretical saturation.
The Rolling Death of Workplace Introductions: A Sociological Study in Social Survival
Workplace introductions are a bureaucratic ritual we all suffer through. From Goffman’s performance theory to Foucault’s power structures, this humorous sociological analysis explores why the dreaded “go around the table” exercise exists—and why we will never escape it.
The Great Executive Dysfunction Heist: Stealing Productivity from My Future Self
Executive dysfunction is the fine art of knowing exactly what you need to do, having every intention of doing it, and still not doing it. This deep dive explores why tasks don’t happen until the last possible second—and why Future You is always the real victim.
Breaching Experiments in the Wild: How to Cause Social Chaos with Minimal Effort
Ever wondered how fragile social norms really are? Harold Garfinkel did—and he proved it with experiments that sent people into quiet existential crises. From facing the wrong way in a lift to answering “How are you?” with honesty, here’s how to break unspoken rules and watch society panic.
Trading Chaos for Caffeine: A Neurodivergent Guide to Learning to Drink Coffee
Switching from Pepsi Max and energy drinks to coffee sounds simple—until you realise coffee is a lifestyle, not just a drink. This humorous deep dive explores the neurodivergent struggle of acquiring a taste for coffee, battling barista anxiety, and finally ordering a flat white with confidence.
Georg Simmel – The Patron Saint of Social Awkwardness
Why is small talk so painful? Why do we overshare with strangers but avoid deep conversations with friends? Georg Simmel, the patron saint of social awkwardness, explains it all. This humorous deep dive into his theories explores why modern life is a constant battle between connection and avoidance.
The Sociology and Psychology of Tattoos: Identity, Rebellion, and the Myth of Regret
Tattoos have evolved from rebellious statements to mainstream art, yet stereotypes about intelligence, regret, and professionalism persist. This in-depth exploration covers the cultural history, psychology, and personal motivations behind tattoos—including why some regret them and why many, like me, never will.