Assistant professor of political theory Kevin D Pham argues that Vietnam’s potent and storied anticolonialism is founded upon a unique sense of national shame. Read his insightful Aeon Essay to learn more buff.ly/fcz4CWV

Discover how virtual reality is reframing and shedding new light on some of philosophy’s most enduring questions about cognition, epistemology and the nature of reality in this instalment of Aeon’s In Sight series with the renowned philosopher and cognitive scientist David Chalmers buff.ly/7xSFD1m

In this layered portrait, an artist reflects on the complex reality of living with VOR, short for ‘voice of reason’ – a presence that grew louder and increasingly hostile, putting her life at risk. Directed by Nina Ross and Meg Barrett buff.ly/dCkbWhr

In a seaside village in England, memories flicker to life through the voices of neighbours and friends. This short film by Anna Snowball is a gentle portrait of community, belonging and the stories that linger long after the streets fall silent buff.ly/sDCaZZf