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.
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 Death of the Phone Call: Why Gen Z Can’t Hold a Phone Properly
Phone calls are dying, Gen Z refuses to hold a phone properly, and Zoom meetings are the new workplace torture. This humorous yet sociologically informed deep dive explores why phone calls are falling out of favour, why neurodivergent people dread...
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.
The Class Divide in Lunchboxes: What Diane Reay Taught Us About Inequality in Schools
Diane Reay’s sharp insights reveal how British schools perpetuate class inequality, from lunchboxes to league tables. A humorous yet critical look at the myths of meritocracy and what needs to change in education.
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.