Homesick for an Internet That No Longer Exists
Feeling nostalgic for the old internet? A look at our shift from genuine connection to social media performance, and the search for authenticity.
Sarb Johal
Are You Living in a State of Permanent Stress? An Old Model May Hold the Key
Feeling burned out? A former psychologist explains how the ancient Greek concept of 'Kairos' can help you manage modern stress and prevent burnout.
Wellington is in a Social Recession. Here’s a 5-Point Plan to Fix It
Wellington is in a social recession. Here's a 5-point plan to rebuild human connection, foster well-being, and lead the way forward.
The Lost Art Of Watching Flies
From watching flies to neuroscience, a look at why boredom is essential for creativity and well-being in our overstimulated world.
A Blueprint or a Warning? What Singapore’s Perfection Costs
While average wealth soars in Singapore, the median person falls behind. A look at the hidden inequality behind the city's success story.
A Field Note on Saying Goodbye, Again
Saying goodbye to the UK again.
And this time, the feeling is different.
There is a sense of a country on a slight, gentle slope of decline, but with the danger of a much more rapid descent just beneath the surface.
For the first time since the 1980s, I felt
A Field Note on Friendship and the Full Dance Card
There’s a particular kind of warmth that comes with old friendships, and I’m feeling it deeply this week in London. It’s the shorthand of a shared history, the ease of being with people who knew you before you became who you are today. There is no performance,