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An ancient story of a captured warrior demolishing buildings and devastating Gaza, prompts Graham Tomlin to view the current conflict through the lens of pain and trauma.

Exploring inclusive and exclusive nationalism, the challenge to dialogue with those who may see things differently.

Simple calls for peace are often against the grain of power, observes George Pitcher. Many still yearn for it, even when faced with complexities and impossibilities.

Wanting to put flesh on the bones of a much-fabled tale, Ian Hamlin begins a journey in search of his hero.

In a world of intelligent humanlike machines, computer scientist Nigel Crook take a deep dive into the hard problem of defining consciousness, spirit, heart and will.

An AI summit’s prophecies need to be placed in the right philosophical register, argues Simon Cross. Because being human in an AI age still means the same thing it has for millennia.

Reviewing The Reckoning, and the reviewing cycle, leads George Pitcher to change his mind on whether to watch such darker dramas and documentaries.

Imminent parenthood pushes Nick Brewer to pause and consider what sort of Dad he needs to be.

Dynamics of shame, dis-honour and vengeance swirl around the decision makers in the Israel-Hamas war. Steven Firmin explores how redemptive justice could restore a relationship of peace.

George Pitcher explores the challenge in applying moral principle to the savage international crisis that is the Israel-Hamas war.

Certified romantic Tory Baucum is swept off his feet by how the celebrity romance unfolded.

Political identities need to connect with core identities, Andy Flannagan reflects on how political disagreement can distort the lives of participants.