Marshall McLuhan said “the medium is the message” and distinguished “hot” and “cold” media. What was he talking about and why should we care?
Understanding Marshall McLuhan
The Pandemic Body
What does the pandemic say about the relationship between your body and others?
Locating Freedom in Quarantine: Existentialism and Covid-19
Peripheral situations, such as the UK's lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic, illuminates our own existential freedom. I claim that Sartre's ontology of freedom is most visible during times of extreme pressure.
“Bury Me an Honest Man”: On the Politics of Black Non-Monogamy
What does the extramarital relationship between Jada Pinkett Smith and August Alsina say about non-monogamy, Black men, and Black love?
What does ‘stay home’ mean?
'Stay home' is the new morality for the pandemic age. What does it really mean?
How to Listen to Scientific Experts
It is more important than ever that we understand how scientists translate their technical understanding into something actionable for the public.
Arendt on thinking and the coronavirus pandemic
At a time when thought is more difficult than ever, the Coronavirus pandemic forces us to stop and do just that: think.
How to Break Up with Someone
What should the end of a relationship look like?
A Guide for Talking to Trump Supporters 2.0
Strategies for your conversations with Trump supporters
Who is Responsible for This?
A political parable
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