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.
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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.
What Your Choice of Breakfast Cereal Says About Your Current Emotional State
What does your choice of breakfast cereal reveal about your emotional state? A whimsical, nostalgic look at soggy Weetabix, chaotic Coco Pops, and a heartfelt lament for the loss of Ricicles.
Why Does Every Car Have a Personality Now (and Why Is Mine Clearly Passive-Aggressive?)
Why do modern cars beep, sulk, and nag like emotionally unstable life coaches? A witty take on how today’s vehicles have gone from machines to moody companions with far too many opinions.
Empathy Training for Sociopaths: What HR Departments Really Mean When They Say “We’re Here to Help”
A brutally honest, darkly humorous look at Human Resources as the corporate hive mind. Why HR isn’t your friend, and what really happens behind those “just checking in” emails.
Tick Here to Be Heard: The Survey Paradox and the Cult of Organisational Listening
Explore the absurdity and hidden power dynamics of staff surveys with this witty sociological takedown. From performative listening to Excel-based emotion, we dissect how institutions pretend to care—one tick box at a time.