Artificial intelligence is all the rage at the moment (plus there’s plenty of rage against it too). AI has blown up in popularity in the past couple of years thanks to large language models or LLMs like ChatGPT and Claude along with generative-AI tools such as Sora and Runway. Many naysayers assert AI is used… Continue reading Will AI Transform Human Thought?
In Buddhism, it is taught that the root cause of suffering and rebirth are the three poisons of greed, hatred and ignorance. Buddhism does not teach that humanity will collectively overcome the three poisons but rather they will repeat across time as recurring challenges in the human journey, though Nirvana is the way to ending… Continue reading How Buddhism’s Concept of The Three Poisons Can Inform Our Current Predicament
An unlikely group is gathered at the entrance of the Victoria underground station: three clean-shaven men in corporate outfits, a mother leaning on her baby’s stroller, and four teenage girls sipping on Blank Street matcha. The unconventional cluster anxiously checks their phones, letting out a collective, frustrated sigh. What could they possibly have in common on an ordinary Monday morning?… Continue reading Mind the gap — why young Londoners are pedalling away from the Tube
In politics, as in life, expectations and realities are two sides of different coins. They are separated by a deep gully and widened daily by intervening variables. For most Brits—at least judging by online polls—the current premiership of Keir Starmer could be likened to a monstrous white elephant that no amount of bows or ribbons… Continue reading Beyond survival — the Starmer paradox
“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows” American journalist Sydney J Harris’ quote could perhaps shed some light upon the harsh truth of university education in 2025: that its “purpose” is becoming diluted. In the Summer of 2025, UCAS figures reported an all-time high in the university and college acceptance rate… Continue reading The reality of a university education in the UK
Robert Jenrick decries that over 30 judges who preside over immigration issues have previously been associated with “open borders charities”. This, he thinks, is an unconscionable breach of judicial independence. He refers in particular to Bail for Immigration Detainees, a charity for whom multiple judges have previously provided their services as a barrister, pro bono.… Continue reading Judge or politician? How Jenrick might help us misunderstand the role of the judiciary (and of parliament)
Three women—Indian, Chinese and Pakistani—walk into a bar. No, this isn’t a racist joke or a UN meeting for developing countries. It’s just Friday dinner, and the premise of where many of my articles stem from: constant conversation with constant friends (I’m a trained yapologist). As I sat across from my two friends, we started… Continue reading A housewife is a slave
No passenger truly enjoys turbulence. It’s unnerving, often scary and in some cases, dangerous. In recent months there has been a noticeable increase in severe turbulence. Earlier this summer a Delta airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after dozens of passengers were injured as a result of severe turbulence. This incident may… Continue reading Climate change is making flying bumpier and aircraft designers are racing to keep up
In a system built on the promise of democracy, the question remains: does the government still serve the people, or has it become a tool for maintaining the status quo of the wealthy and powerful? In Britain, the idea of government “for the people” often feels more like a distant ideal than a lived reality.… Continue reading The people’s government — promise vs reality
High-profile comedians, including Dave Chappelle and Kevin Hart, have received backlash for performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. In a world that increasingly cares only about money, why do we still care? It would take an impressive feat of mental gymnastics to view Western comedians’ performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival as anything other than… Continue reading The importance of comedy — why Western comedians’ appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival matters
