A Marxist’s Trip to the Supermarket (with Kids): Alienation in Aisle 3
Marx meets meltdown in this chaotic trip to the supermarket with kids. Capitalism, cereal, and class struggle—now with snacks.
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.
Marx, Misunderstood: Why Everyone’s a Critic and What We Can Still Learn From Him
Is Karl Marx really the bogeyman he’s made out to be? This humorous yet thoughtful exploration debunks myths, examines why ‘Marxism’ is a catch-all insult today, and highlights the values we can still learn from his work.
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.