The idea of achieving work-life balance is a beautiful dream; it’s also quite impossible, as we should realise without bitterness …
Category: Self Development
PHILOSOPHY – Baruch Spinoza
Spinoza tried to replace the bible with a scientifically-based ethical system. He succeeded in theory – but not in practice. …
Student Philosopher: Guys in Sandals
Em, 20, is a first year student in philosophy at London University. She’s also our new vlogger, capturing her experiences …
Losers and Tragic Heroes
Our societies are really good at rewarding success; but much less skilled at dealing with failure. Is there an alternative …
The Good Office
Good offices are rare and beautiful creations: they have good leadership, meaningful purpose, honest communication, well-directed stress and not many …
SOCIOLOGY – Theodor Adorno
Theodor Adorno was a thinker who worried about what people get up to in their leisure time. He called Walt …
The Fear of Intimacy
Having ‘a fear of intimacy’ is considered a great sin, but it’s a very natural one, which deserves sympathy and …
The Problems of Being Very Beautiful
We often have time for the challenges of not looking great in a looks-obsessed world. But spare a thought for …