Read Time: 7 mins The desert whipped at his face and clawed at his eyes, but he dared not blink. His hand hovered near his holster. His eyes were wide, raptor-like, waiting for the tell. A shift of weight, perhaps, or a twitch in the trigger finger. Somewhere nearby, a rusty hinge squeaks and aContinue reading “Order & Law: Where Are All the Westerns?”
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The Argentina Set
El Fajo It was beyond clear it was time to pay up. The surrounding murmur grew quiet as he reached into his pocket. He pulled out a bundle of cash, ten thousand, twenty thousand at least. He held a cigarette in his teeth, the blue smoke curling up and around the brim of his StetsonContinue reading “The Argentina Set”
The Bolivia Set
El Enejo Bolivians have more of a reason to be angry than most. Despite the recent economic upturn which has led to an impressive reduction in poverty and an increase in living standards (especially for the indigenous populations), Bolivia’s history is one of rampant pillage and plunder. It remains one of the poorest countries inContinue reading “The Bolivia Set”
Swiped: How stealing ideas made Dating Apps millions
Read Time: 25 mins Swiping. A word that used to be used to describe a theft (or a sudden and vicious attack), has taken on an entirely new meaning. Swiping left, swiping right. People are now swiping to decide their reproductive future (or not, as the case may be). Recent perspectives on dating apps areContinue reading “Swiped: How stealing ideas made Dating Apps millions”
Trust Shifts
Read time: 3 mins Trust is a confident relationship with the unknown. From the moment we became conscious, humans have navigated the world through an ever more complex series of risk assessments. Should I try this new thing or go this new way? Should I hire this person or buy this product. Which loan shouldContinue reading “Trust Shifts”
Pulp Non-Fiction
Read time: 3 mins At a time where politics is polarised and distrust is at an all time high, it’s good to look back and understand some of the events that have fertilized the chaotic and bewildering landscape we find ourselves in today. The following is a story told by Noam Chomsky about his experiencesContinue reading “Pulp Non-Fiction”
Attention Grabbers
Read Time: 10 mins Everyone wants you to pay attention. Recent exposes about the goose step of big tech into our minds and wallets has got people thinking more about their attention and where its spent. While Netflix has thrust documentaries like The Great Hack (2019) and The Social Dilemma (2020) into the public eye,Continue reading “Attention Grabbers”
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