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Emma Watson Is the Face of Hermione Granger, Without the Intellect

June 17, 2020 B Louis 0

Opposing J.K. Rowling’s position is fine – but that the response consists of purely incoherent sound bites should worry us all.

Jameela Jamil And The Art of Victim Blaming

June 12, 2020 B Louis 1

In claiming to be in favour of trans people, Jameela Jamil runs through the gamut of misogyny – telling women she disagrees with to shut up, and then launching into a nonsensical tirade of blaming Rowling for the abuse she’s received.

Optimism Bias in the Pandemic Response: Implications for Climate Change Policy

May 4, 2020 Dr Paul Fisher 0

What can the optimism bias evident in governmental responses to the COVID-19 epidemic teach us about future climate change policies?

Junaid Hafeez, imprisoned in solitary since 2014 for alleged blasphemy

UN Human Rights Experts Appeal For Acquittal of Junaid Hafeez

December 29, 2019 Zee Jay 0

Independent UN experts Mr. Ahmed Shaheed, Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief; Ms Agnes Callamard, Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions; Mr. Nils Melzer, SpecialRapporteur on

Sustainable Fashion And Future Challenges – An Entrepreneur Speaks

October 15, 2019 Scott Jacobsen 0

Greg Horowitz is the Founder of Double Espresso Textiles (“Double Espresso”). With a Bachelors Degree in History from Binghamton University and a Masters in International Business from the University of

The Massacre of the Kurds is On All Our Hands – Not Just Trump

October 13, 2019 B Louis 0

The focus on Trump’s decision to abandon the Kurds ignores an international community that still fails to protect vulnerable minorities.

Greta Thunberg – The Accusing Voice of Humanity’s Future

October 2, 2019 George Suchett-Kaye 0

16 year old Greta Thunberg is making a lot of people uncomfortable when she speaks. That’s because she’s telling the truth.

Catholic Africa and its Discontents | Leo Igwe

September 6, 2019 Leo Igwe 0

The dark side of an increasingly Catholic Africa has been overlooked by news reports on growing Catholicism in the continent.

Boris Johnson’s Actions: Not a Coup, but ‘Sovereign Fraud’

September 1, 2019 George Suchett-Kaye 0

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has not launched a coup. We should not over-exaggerate the case. His actions are, however, an example of ‘sovereign fraud’.

Church of England, Archbishop of Canterbury

The Church of England Is Not a Unifying Force | Chris Sloggett

August 29, 2019 Chris Sloggett 0

Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, has been asked to help unify the country during Brexit. But what legitimacy does the Church of England have?

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

June 19, 2018 11

Monogamy enforced by social norms is an easily observable phenomenon in many parts of the world–and its consequences are deadly.
For a New Left | Dan Fisher

September 11, 2017 4

The first article in the “For a New Left” series looks at how and why we should begin to rebuild and re-establish left wing values.
The Spread of Anti-Christian Hatred in Egypt | Tara Abhasakun

July 21, 2017 1

The spread of anti-christian hatred in Egypt goes beyond ISIS to include non-violent groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood, and even former ruler Mobarak.
Cults and Terrorism: Can We Establish Parallels Between Noxious Belief Systems? | Sarah Mills

July 5, 2017 3

Can insights and lessons about human behavioural trends and group psychologies from cults help us understand and thereby reduce risks of terrorism today?
The Need for an Expanded Theory of Mind in an Era of Increasing Polarisation | Angelos Sofocleous

July 3, 2017 0

Can the Theory of Mind help us foster more empathy and drive us out of our bubbles? How can we achieve a world governed by facts in an era of polarisation?