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The Symbolic Death of John McCain

September 12, 2018 Jacob Kishere 0

Historians telling the story of the Trump era will undoubtedly remark on the death of John McCain as a moment of immense significance. The corrosive effects of Trump, including the

Learning Uncomfortably: An Interview with Zach Wood of ‘Uncomfortable Learning’

September 12, 2018 Lucas Lynch 0

Conatus News Editor-In-Chief Lucas Lynch spoke with Zach Wood of ‘Uncomfortable Learning’ on the Schism Podcast on the importance of honest engagement with dangerous ideas. A few weeks ago, I

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‘Compassionate’ Gulags: Goldsmiths’ LGBTQ Society’s Revisionism of Soviet Horrors

September 12, 2018 Ralph Leonard 0

Students at Goldsmiths’ LGBTQ society should be encouraged to read the actual history on soviet gulags and see them for what they really were–slavery.

What Would an African Enlightenment Look Like?

September 10, 2018 Leo Igwe 0

Parts of Africa are still steeped in superstition and still suffer the effects of colonialism. What might a uniquely African Enlightenment look like?

Is a Borderless World Viable?

September 9, 2018 Vladan Lausevic 0

A world less constrained by borders is not just a pipedream but a viable reality the world should strive for, argues Vladan Lausevic. Is it possible for humanity to live

Orphanaged by Politics: The Unspoken Impact of Trump’s Administration

September 8, 2018 Guest Writer 0

Author: Erin Louis At 5 years old, I sat cross-legged on pea-green shag carpet in the den of my southern California home. In the late afternoon sunlight, I looked up

Orwell: Wrong or Misunderstood? – The Fisher Download

September 6, 2018 Dan Fisher 0

In this episode of The Fisher Download, watch, listen or read as Dan Fisher explores whether Orwellian ideas of language control are still relevant today.

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Italy’s Economic Ruin: Why a Turnaround is More Urgent than Ever

September 5, 2018 Luke Killoran 1

Unlike Greece, Italy may well be ‘too big to save’. Its collapse could have implications not only for Europe and the EU, but globally.

Confronting The World’s Water Crises

September 3, 2018 Scott Davies 0

The shortage of water around the world increasingly presents a geopolitical and security issue as well as an environmental one. Across the world, record heatwaves, dry seasons and unseasonable warmth

21 Lessons For The 21st Century: An Ominous Warning For The Future Of Liberal Democracies

September 3, 2018 Vladan Lausevic 0

Yuval Noah Harari’s “21 Lessons For The 21st Century” argues that the continued dominance of liberal democratic politics cannot be taken for granted. Recent debates about liberalism do not sound

Month: September 2018

Learning Uncomfortably: An Interview with Zach Wood of ‘Uncomfortable Learning’

‘Compassionate’ Gulags: Goldsmiths’ LGBTQ Society’s Revisionism of Soviet Horrors

What Would an African Enlightenment Look Like?

Is a Borderless World Viable?

Orphanaged by Politics: The Unspoken Impact of Trump’s Administration

Orwell: Wrong or Misunderstood? – The Fisher Download

Italy’s Economic Ruin: Why a Turnaround is More Urgent than Ever

Confronting The World’s Water Crises

21 Lessons For The 21st Century: An Ominous Warning For The Future Of Liberal Democracies

What Does Jordan Peterson’s Enforced Monogamy Actually Look Like? | Beatrice Louis

For a New Left | Dan Fisher

The Spread of Anti-Christian Hatred in Egypt | Tara Abhasakun

Cults and Terrorism: Can We Establish Parallels Between Noxious Belief Systems? | Sarah Mills

The Need for an Expanded Theory of Mind in an Era of Increasing Polarisation | Angelos Sofocleous