Childhood memories are a central part of who we are. What sort of things tend to stay in our minds, …
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Marcel Proust Jihad
A film – whose authenticity has been confirmed – outlines the greatness of Marcel Proust’s بحثا عن الوقت الضائع (In …
The Problems of Other Couples
We so often think we’re the only ones to have huge problems in our relationships. But everyone does. Take consolation …
The Artist in Capitalism
To be an artist in modern capitalism means trying to turn the content of one’s soul into money. That can …
POLITICAL THEORY – Henry David Thoreau
We are taught to think of modern civilization as inherently ‘better’ than the pre-industrial age. That’s why we need to …
The Philosophy of Oral Sex
We’re generally keener on performing it than thinking about why we do so. Here’s a small attempt to redress the …
What do the Rich really Want?
Imagine if oddly, wealthy capitalists didn’t primarily want money; but something odder and more hopeful: respect. If you like our …
ART/ARCHITECTURE – Caspar David Friedrich
Caspar David Friedrich made brooding sublime pictures that speak directly to our times and to the melancholy sides of us. …