Culture

Our curated articles offering new takes on the big themes and questions in our culture. Plus reviews of books, film, media and experiences. Culture is one of four key themes covered by Seen & Unseen.

Review
  1. Books
  2. Culture
A podcast guest speaks in front of a mic.
The rule of vanilla lets our unfeeling gadgets decide what’s best for us.
4min read
Podcast
  1. Culture
  2. Music
a map depicts US states coloured red and blue.
Stories vs. facts, saying sorry, and music to wander too.
1min read
Review
  1. Belief
  2. Culture
Two war photographers creep along a shadowy corridor.
The true quality of witness shines in Lee Miller’s biopic.
4min read
Article
  1. Character
  2. Culture
Preisdent Putin stands behind a lectern with a gold door and Russian flag behind him.
The self-centeredness of modern culture is antithetical to strategic thinking.
6min read
Article
  1. America
  2. Conspiracy theory
a map depicts US states coloured red and blue.
Projections and polls cannot capture the power of stories shaping identity.
5min read
Column
  1. Character
  2. Confession
On a street, two men confront each other face to face.
Acknowledging wrongdoing is vital for any society to flourish. So why do we find it so difficult to apologise, especially online?
8min read
Review
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
Two men stand off against each other, one holds a holstered gun.
An action movie tackling the all-time low trust in public bodies.
6min read
Interview
  1. Books
  2. Culture
A stern looking  football manager stares hard, with a stand of supporters behind him.
Neil Atkinson talks about his new biography of the redemptive Liverpool manager.
10min read
Podcast
  1. Ageing
  2. Culture
Two middle age rock star brothers pose for the camera in a black and white picture
Oasis and two Prime Ministers, aging parents, and Deadpool & Wolverine's nihilism.
1min read
Review
  1. AI
  2. Art
A darkened art gallery displays images and screens on three walls.
The digital artist talks about the possibilities and challenges of artificial intelligence.
5min read
Review
  1. AI
  2. Books
A board of experts sit at a table against a conference backdrop.
Examining Sal Khan’s confidence in artificial intelligence.
5min read
Podcast
  1. Culture
  2. Grenfell disaster
A pianist raises his arms while sitting at a grand piano amid recording equipment.
The spiritual potential of Inside Out, the emotional ride through Wild God, and Grenfell as a significant cultural moment.
1min read