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
- Books
- Culture
The rule of vanilla lets our unfeeling gadgets decide what’s best for us.
4min read
Podcast
- Culture
- Music
Stories vs. facts, saying sorry, and music to wander too.
1min read
Review
- Belief
- Culture
The true quality of witness shines in Lee Miller’s biopic.
4min read
Article
- Character
- Culture
The self-centeredness of modern culture is antithetical to strategic thinking.
6min read
Article
- America
- Conspiracy theory
Projections and polls cannot capture the power of stories shaping identity.
5min read
Column
- Character
- Confession
Acknowledging wrongdoing is vital for any society to flourish. So why do we find it so difficult to apologise, especially online?
8min read
Review
- Culture
- Film & TV
An action movie tackling the all-time low trust in public bodies.
6min read
Interview
- Books
- Culture
Neil Atkinson talks about his new biography of the redemptive Liverpool manager.
10min read
Podcast
- Ageing
- Culture
Oasis and two Prime Ministers, aging parents, and Deadpool & Wolverine's nihilism.
1min read
Review
- AI
- Art
The digital artist talks about the possibilities and challenges of artificial intelligence.
5min read
Review
- AI
- Books
Examining Sal Khan’s confidence in artificial intelligence.
5min read
Podcast
- Culture
- Grenfell disaster
The spiritual potential of Inside Out, the emotional ride through Wild God, and Grenfell as a significant cultural moment.
1min read