In the 21st century, we are living through an unprecedented explosion of labels. A seemingly boundless array of diagnostic identities now saturates the cultural landscape, from anxiety disorders to neurodivergence. Among these, ADHD—Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder—has emerged as a particularly seductive label, not merely as a medical diagnosis but as a lifestyle, a cultural movement, […]

Who alone suffers, suffers most in the mind. These are the words of King Lear, from Shakespeare and are deeply relevant to the show Mr Loverman on the BBC. Mr Loverman, adapted from Bernardine Evaristo’s 2013 novel, has quickly garnered attention for its nuanced exploration of race, sexuality, and intergenerational cultural identity. Set against the […]

In our minds, the figure of a bully is often crude and obvious—someone who pushes their way through life with overt aggression, unmistakably hostile and unkind. But reality often paints a more complex, troubling picture. Many bullies don’t operate in this glaringly visible way. Instead, they slip into the background, camouflaging their manipulations and emotional […]

In a landscape where women and minorities often find themselves marginalized, Kamala Harris stands as a beacon of hope and possibility. As the first female, Black, and South Asian Vice President of the United States, her journey is nothing short of historic. Her powerful declaration, “I may be the first, but I will not be […]

Feeling provides the original supply of energy, but this supply of energy soon fails if the feelings are not rationalized. For the rationalization justifies the feelings and serves at the same time both as a substitute for feelings and as a stimulant for them when they are dormant. You cannot go on feeling violently all the time-the human organism does not allow of it. But an idea persists; once you have persuaded yourself of its truth, an idea justifies the continuance in cold blood of actions which emotion could only have dictated in the heat of the moment.

Jazz in Japan has a rich and fascinating history, reflecting a unique blend of Western influences and Japanese cultural elements. The journey of jazz to the Land of the Rising Sun began in the early 20th century, but it truly took root after World War II, evolving into a distinct genre that continues to thrive today.

We live in a time where, for many, the allure – or should we say score – of the next swipe, like, or share is just a flick of the thumb away, we’ve unwittingly become the leads in a ‘structured reality show’ remake of The Matrix ([1999]. Our director? Algorithms with a perversion for human psychology, intent on turning us into the very essence of what we consume: a series of endless, augmented human adverts and mind-numbing distractions. Ted Gioia’s, soberingly insightful and terrifying exploration of the “State of the Culture, 2024” unveils a society teetering on the brink of a post-art, post-entertainment apocalypse.