How to Convince Yourself You’ve Been Productive Without Actually Doing Anything
Discover the art of looking wildly productive without achieving much at all. From opening dozens of tabs to using business jargon in your kitchen, this cheeky guide explores the high-performance theatre of fake productivity.
The Sociology of Theme Parks: Manufactured Joy and Queue-Based Hierarchies
Easter at a theme park: overpriced balloons, endless queues, and manufactured joy zones. Dive into the sociology of theme parks — where capitalism meets candyfloss-fuelled chaos.
What Actually Is Art? (Because I’m Not Entirely Sure Anymore)
A reflection on why modern art leaves some of us baffled. Landscapes and happy little trees make sense — pickled cows and piles of bricks, not so much.
Why Minecraft Is the Most British Game Ever Invented (Despite Being Swedish)
Minecraft might be Swedish by birth, but in spirit, it’s deeply British: chaotic building projects, aimless wandering, low-level panic, and stubborn optimism. A whimsical essay on why Minecraft belongs to Britain now.
Is Your Dog Secretly Judging Your Life Choices? Science Says Yes
New research shows dogs can be optimists or pessimists — and it affects how they behave. Find out what your dog’s emotional outlook says about them (and about you).
Why We All Secretly Judge Other People’s Shopping Trolleys
We've all secretly judged a stranger's shopping trolley while pretending to choose soup. Explore the psychology behind why we create entire life stories based on a glance at someone’s groceries.