In a society dominated by algorithmic systems, modern audiences encounter content shaped by automated aesthetics. While this is widely acknowledged, what matters is understanding the historical continuity behind this mechanism. There is a clear line connecting ideology, image, and algorithm — a causal chain that brings us into the condition of contemporary modernity. In Immortality,… Continue reading Ideology, Image and Algorithm
France has a deeply chequered past; characterised by bloody battles of rebellion and uprisings. Having moved past these barbaric and rudimentary forms of protest, France has not completely forsaken their rebellious inclinations and a golden thread of revolution runs throughout the country’s history. Modern protest movements are relied upon heavily to enact social change, such as the ‘Gilet Jaune’ protests–… Continue reading Stealing liberty — the Louvre heist and the unfinished business of the French Revolution
The age of humans or the age of forgetting? The Anthropocene marks a proposed new chapter in Earth’s history, one where human activity has become the planet’s dominant geological force. The term comes from anthropocentrism, the belief that humans stand at the centre of existence, seen as “superior to nature and… animals, plants… resources that… Continue reading Rethinking the Anthropocene — what Australia’s First Nations knowledge teaches us about climate justice
On the 10th of October, Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire agreement, marking the longest pause in the war in Gaza in two years. The 20-point peace plan covers an exchange of hostages, eventual stabilisation of Gaza, and the disarmament of Hamas. This Wednesday, however, on the 29th of October, Israel bombed 109 Palestinian civilians-… Continue reading What can settler colonial language reveal to us about the Gaza conflict?
In recent years, Europe has started resembling a laboratory for testing and experimenting with democracy. Far-right parties are gaining ground on the continent like never before, and polls show that right-wing political ideas are becoming more and more popular in nations like Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Finland and Austria. Giorgia Meloni in Italy, Fidesz (the political… Continue reading Democracy under pressure — what Serbia reveals about Europe’s shrinking freedoms
As the United States approaches the end of 2025, immigration remains one of the most divisive and emotionally charged issues in American politics. Under President Donald Trump’s second term, the federal government has intensified its crackdown on undocumented immigrants, reshaped asylum policies and expanded the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in ways that… Continue reading Raids, resistance and reform — the US immigration crisis under Trump’s second term
What is fascism? — a myth of national rebirth, an in-group to be defended and the scapegoats cast as enemies within. Calling someone a fascist holds a lot of weight. After all, no one wants to keep company with Nazis (right?—). I’ll admit, I’ve accused a few people of being one myself—I won’t say who,… Continue reading Fascism (for dummies) — how to spot one
The superficiality when you may hear, “Can I have a chai tea matcha latcha latte”, is almost as superfluous as the exaggeration sounds. Of course, this is a hyperbolic extension of the real issue; one culture idealised and “Westernised” to become nothing more than a simplified idea with a complete loss of meaning (at least… Continue reading Colonialism on Crack
Wherever you may look, whether it’s on social media, news networks or even within your local community, there seems to be an undeniable feeling of disdain and hatred, reflected by angry accusations, false news and far-right protests. Within a time of political uncertainty, where the UK’s recently elected Labour government already appears to be crumbling… Continue reading The capitalisation of hate within UK politics
The fact that Nigel Farage’s attitude to risk matches that of the British establishment is no surprise or mere coincidence. Tony Blair was the first prime minister for more than a generation to have been brought up in this sense. He was only three in 1956—too young to remember Suez—but he was later able to… Continue reading Blair, Farage and political precaution
