The Sociology of Small Talk – Or, Why We All Hate Asking About the Weather
Exploring the awkward world of small talk – why we do it, why it feels weird, and why neurodivergent people might find it especially baffling. A sociological deep dive into the art of pointless conversation.
Erving Goffman’s Guide to Faking Your Way Through Life
Life is a performance, and Erving Goffman knew it. From awkward small talk to workplace personas, explore how his social theory explains the farce of daily life—with humour, anecdotes, and a nod to other great sociologists.
Are Open-Plan Offices Just Fancy Panopticons?
Are open-plan offices the modern Panopticon? This humorous and sociological deep dive explores how Bentham, Foucault, Marx, Goffman, Bourdieu, and Weber might view these noisy, surveillant workplaces—and why remote work might just be our saviour.
A Sociological Roast: Christmas Dinner Debates
Dive into a weirdly sociological Christmas dinner where Karl Marx, Max Weber, and other great thinkers debate festive traditions over turkey and pudding.