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Economic growth is the religion of the modern world. How did we get to this point? How did we allow the pursuit of growth to become the apotheosis of human development?
Daniel Cohen takes us on a journey to understand human desire and the registers on which it has expressed itself throughout history
Daniel Cohen takes us on a journey to understand human desire and the registers on which it has expressed itself throughout history
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Economic growth is the religion of the modern world. How did we get to this point? How did we allow the pursuit of growth to become the apotheosis of human development?
Daniel Cohen takes us on a journey to understand human desire and the registers on which it has expressed itself throughout history
Daniel Cohen takes us on a journey to understand human desire and the registers on which it has expressed itself throughout history
The term 'dogwhistle' seems to be everywhere, with accusations flying in every political direction.
Linguist Deborah Cameron asks: why do we put so much emphasis on words and symbols, and is our faith in the power of language justified?
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Linguist Deborah Cameron asks: why do we put so much emphasis on words and symbols, and is our faith in the power of language justified?
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November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The term 'dogwhistle' seems to be everywhere, with accusations flying in every political direction.
Linguist Deborah Cameron asks: why do we put so much emphasis on words and symbols, and is our faith in the power of language justified?
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Linguist Deborah Cameron asks: why do we put so much emphasis on words and symbols, and is our faith in the power of language justified?
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Can we unlearn race?
Yes—through neuroplasticity and structural change. The brain rewires, but society must, too.
The Racialized Brain: The Neurosociology of Race and Racism by Rengin Firat is out now in the UK
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Yes—through neuroplasticity and structural change. The brain rewires, but society must, too.
The Racialized Brain: The Neurosociology of Race and Racism by Rengin Firat is out now in the UK
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November 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Can we unlearn race?
Yes—through neuroplasticity and structural change. The brain rewires, but society must, too.
The Racialized Brain: The Neurosociology of Race and Racism by Rengin Firat is out now in the UK
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Yes—through neuroplasticity and structural change. The brain rewires, but society must, too.
The Racialized Brain: The Neurosociology of Race and Racism by Rengin Firat is out now in the UK
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True freedom, @andreacapussela.bsky.social writes, arises when no one is subject to another’s will, be that the will of an employer, Big Tech, or the so-called elite.
'The Republic of Innovation' shows how true freedom can foster a more innovative and prosperous society.
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'The Republic of Innovation' shows how true freedom can foster a more innovative and prosperous society.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
True freedom, @andreacapussela.bsky.social writes, arises when no one is subject to another’s will, be that the will of an employer, Big Tech, or the so-called elite.
'The Republic of Innovation' shows how true freedom can foster a more innovative and prosperous society.
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'The Republic of Innovation' shows how true freedom can foster a more innovative and prosperous society.
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‘With unmatched expertise and passion, Abidin takes the reader on a fascinating, almost two decades-long anthropological journey to show how children have become #internet famous.’ Andra Siibak
Crystal Abidin’s 'Child Influencers' is out now!
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Crystal Abidin’s 'Child Influencers' is out now!
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November 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
‘With unmatched expertise and passion, Abidin takes the reader on a fascinating, almost two decades-long anthropological journey to show how children have become #internet famous.’ Andra Siibak
Crystal Abidin’s 'Child Influencers' is out now!
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Crystal Abidin’s 'Child Influencers' is out now!
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In a humane world, cruelty should not exist, and yet it has been a feature of our societies since time immemorial. From individual acts of cruelty to systematic torture and mass murder, cruelty has been humanity’s constant companion, attesting to a darker side of human nature.
November 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
In a humane world, cruelty should not exist, and yet it has been a feature of our societies since time immemorial. From individual acts of cruelty to systematic torture and mass murder, cruelty has been humanity’s constant companion, attesting to a darker side of human nature.
Intimacy can be joyous, but also confusing and socially constrained.
The Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships by Luke Brunning & Natasha McKeever reveals how philosophy can deepen our understanding of how we date, love, have sex, and form relationships.
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The Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships by Luke Brunning & Natasha McKeever reveals how philosophy can deepen our understanding of how we date, love, have sex, and form relationships.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Intimacy can be joyous, but also confusing and socially constrained.
The Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships by Luke Brunning & Natasha McKeever reveals how philosophy can deepen our understanding of how we date, love, have sex, and form relationships.
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The Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships by Luke Brunning & Natasha McKeever reveals how philosophy can deepen our understanding of how we date, love, have sex, and form relationships.
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They say everybody uses porn. They’re wrong. People don’t use pornography: it uses us. And you don’t have to watch it to be one of its victims.
Jo Bartosch and Robert Jessel expose how the multi-billion-dollar porn industry has humanity gripped in a chokehold.
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Jo Bartosch and Robert Jessel expose how the multi-billion-dollar porn industry has humanity gripped in a chokehold.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
They say everybody uses porn. They’re wrong. People don’t use pornography: it uses us. And you don’t have to watch it to be one of its victims.
Jo Bartosch and Robert Jessel expose how the multi-billion-dollar porn industry has humanity gripped in a chokehold.
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Jo Bartosch and Robert Jessel expose how the multi-billion-dollar porn industry has humanity gripped in a chokehold.
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Since the emergence of ChatGPT, generative AI has been heralded as a technology poised to revolutionize our world. But who truly wields power over this transformative technology?
In 'Silicon Empires', Nick Srnicek explores the geopolitical economy of AI.
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In 'Silicon Empires', Nick Srnicek explores the geopolitical economy of AI.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Since the emergence of ChatGPT, generative AI has been heralded as a technology poised to revolutionize our world. But who truly wields power over this transformative technology?
In 'Silicon Empires', Nick Srnicek explores the geopolitical economy of AI.
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In 'Silicon Empires', Nick Srnicek explores the geopolitical economy of AI.
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Habermas is the voice of a generation.
One of the world’s most influential philosophers, he has shaped debates, both academic and public, for more than half a century.
One of the world’s most influential philosophers, he has shaped debates, both academic and public, for more than half a century.
October 24, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Habermas is the voice of a generation.
One of the world’s most influential philosophers, he has shaped debates, both academic and public, for more than half a century.
One of the world’s most influential philosophers, he has shaped debates, both academic and public, for more than half a century.
‘When #data seems so often a tool of oppression and control, this book provides a marvellous exploration of its deployment for social change. This is a core optimistic message for our times; Gray is the ideal guide.’ Geoffrey C. Bowker
Public Data Cultures is out now! @jwyg.bsky.social
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Public Data Cultures is out now! @jwyg.bsky.social
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October 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
‘When #data seems so often a tool of oppression and control, this book provides a marvellous exploration of its deployment for social change. This is a core optimistic message for our times; Gray is the ideal guide.’ Geoffrey C. Bowker
Public Data Cultures is out now! @jwyg.bsky.social
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Public Data Cultures is out now! @jwyg.bsky.social
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‘Postliberalism offers no account of change nor of the future and that is why it with its populist politics of faith, family and flag is ultimately a dead end.’
Against Post-Liberalism by @pjthinker.bsky.social is out today in the UK!
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Against Post-Liberalism by @pjthinker.bsky.social is out today in the UK!
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October 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
‘Postliberalism offers no account of change nor of the future and that is why it with its populist politics of faith, family and flag is ultimately a dead end.’
Against Post-Liberalism by @pjthinker.bsky.social is out today in the UK!
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Against Post-Liberalism by @pjthinker.bsky.social is out today in the UK!
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Many people think they know what fairies are. Francis Young's book demonstrates that the truth about belief in fairies is far stranger than clichéd images of wings and wands.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Many people think they know what fairies are. Francis Young's book demonstrates that the truth about belief in fairies is far stranger than clichéd images of wings and wands.
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To live in defiance of society’s expectations and rules, that is what it means to be a witch.
'Witch Power' follows Emma Quilty on an immersive journey into contemporary witchcraft, showing readers why we still need witches. #witchcraft
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'Witch Power' follows Emma Quilty on an immersive journey into contemporary witchcraft, showing readers why we still need witches. #witchcraft
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September 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
To live in defiance of society’s expectations and rules, that is what it means to be a witch.
'Witch Power' follows Emma Quilty on an immersive journey into contemporary witchcraft, showing readers why we still need witches. #witchcraft
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'Witch Power' follows Emma Quilty on an immersive journey into contemporary witchcraft, showing readers why we still need witches. #witchcraft
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‘A lucid guide to what is at stake when we engage with digital storytelling. It offers valuable critical tools, & its historically informed & intellectually rigorous yet accessible approach is much needed.’ Hanna Meretoja
Digital Storytelling by Leah Henrickson:
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Digital Storytelling by Leah Henrickson:
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September 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
‘A lucid guide to what is at stake when we engage with digital storytelling. It offers valuable critical tools, & its historically informed & intellectually rigorous yet accessible approach is much needed.’ Hanna Meretoja
Digital Storytelling by Leah Henrickson:
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Digital Storytelling by Leah Henrickson:
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In the aftermath of the Cold War, many societies seemed set on a path to cultural reintegration, progressive reform, and democracy. This didn’t happen.
Jeffrey C. Alexander's new book explores why.
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Jeffrey C. Alexander's new book explores why.
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September 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
In the aftermath of the Cold War, many societies seemed set on a path to cultural reintegration, progressive reform, and democracy. This didn’t happen.
Jeffrey C. Alexander's new book explores why.
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Jeffrey C. Alexander's new book explores why.
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"To recognize one’s stupidity, one has to be clever."
'A Short History of Stupidity' by Stuart Jeffries is out today.
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'A Short History of Stupidity' by Stuart Jeffries is out today.
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September 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
"To recognize one’s stupidity, one has to be clever."
'A Short History of Stupidity' by Stuart Jeffries is out today.
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'A Short History of Stupidity' by Stuart Jeffries is out today.
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“How might we develop digital #technology that is better for people, communities and the planet?”
Find out in Neil Selwyn’s ‘Digital Degrowth’. Out now!
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Find out in Neil Selwyn’s ‘Digital Degrowth’. Out now!
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August 14, 2025 at 9:59 AM
“How might we develop digital #technology that is better for people, communities and the planet?”
Find out in Neil Selwyn’s ‘Digital Degrowth’. Out now!
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Find out in Neil Selwyn’s ‘Digital Degrowth’. Out now!
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Get 50% off Equality by Thomas Piketty and Michael J. Sandel in this year's Barnes & Noble Book Haul!
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August 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Get 50% off Equality by Thomas Piketty and Michael J. Sandel in this year's Barnes & Noble Book Haul!
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August 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Pizza has conquered the world: from Brussels to LA, from Beijing to Buenos Aires. How did pizza rise from its humble origins to become the world's best-loved food?
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July 29, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Pizza has conquered the world: from Brussels to LA, from Beijing to Buenos Aires. How did pizza rise from its humble origins to become the world's best-loved food?
Get 25% off when you pre-order from @waterstones.bsky.social with code SUMMER25
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“In sorrow thou shalt bring forth children.” With these words, women fell into a world that saw them as cursed. They are still falling.
Through inspiring stories, 𝐸𝑣𝑒’𝑠 𝐵𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 by Suzannah Weiss charts paths from pain to pleasure so that you can walk your own.
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Through inspiring stories, 𝐸𝑣𝑒’𝑠 𝐵𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 by Suzannah Weiss charts paths from pain to pleasure so that you can walk your own.
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July 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
“In sorrow thou shalt bring forth children.” With these words, women fell into a world that saw them as cursed. They are still falling.
Through inspiring stories, 𝐸𝑣𝑒’𝑠 𝐵𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 by Suzannah Weiss charts paths from pain to pleasure so that you can walk your own.
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Through inspiring stories, 𝐸𝑣𝑒’𝑠 𝐵𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 by Suzannah Weiss charts paths from pain to pleasure so that you can walk your own.
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Why are inequalities within science – an institution committed to novelty & innovation – so resistant to change?
This book provides a sobering set of answers & helps to make sense of current attacks on higher education & academic knowledge ↓
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This book provides a sobering set of answers & helps to make sense of current attacks on higher education & academic knowledge ↓
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July 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Why are inequalities within science – an institution committed to novelty & innovation – so resistant to change?
This book provides a sobering set of answers & helps to make sense of current attacks on higher education & academic knowledge ↓
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This book provides a sobering set of answers & helps to make sense of current attacks on higher education & academic knowledge ↓
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Ghosting is more than a personal decision or practical action. It is also an existential condition, dilemma, and inevitability. It involves, in short, a descent into the ghostly underworld.
@dominicpettman.bsky.social's 'Ghosting' is out now in the UK.
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@dominicpettman.bsky.social's 'Ghosting' is out now in the UK.
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July 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Ghosting is more than a personal decision or practical action. It is also an existential condition, dilemma, and inevitability. It involves, in short, a descent into the ghostly underworld.
@dominicpettman.bsky.social's 'Ghosting' is out now in the UK.
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@dominicpettman.bsky.social's 'Ghosting' is out now in the UK.
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“Yes, science works, but for whom?
Science can & does address important problems in the world & deserves our trust.
But our trust in science should remain cautious, not blind.”
Don’t miss Scott Frickel & Kelly Moore’s new book OUT NOW ↓
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Science can & does address important problems in the world & deserves our trust.
But our trust in science should remain cautious, not blind.”
Don’t miss Scott Frickel & Kelly Moore’s new book OUT NOW ↓
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July 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
“Yes, science works, but for whom?
Science can & does address important problems in the world & deserves our trust.
But our trust in science should remain cautious, not blind.”
Don’t miss Scott Frickel & Kelly Moore’s new book OUT NOW ↓
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Science can & does address important problems in the world & deserves our trust.
But our trust in science should remain cautious, not blind.”
Don’t miss Scott Frickel & Kelly Moore’s new book OUT NOW ↓
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