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Memento Mori
AL Kennedy argues why it's empowering to reflect on our mortality.
The Trolley Problem
AL Kennedy on how a thought experiment of the 1960s today risks being turned on its head.
The Dangers of a Higher Education
John Gray argues that throughout history intellectuals have often made the worst decisions
Teffi: Silver Shoes and the Dream of Revolution
John Gray on why the work of Russian writer Teffi has become so relevant today.
Going Forward
Tom Shakespeare tells us why he detests the phrase 'going forward'.
The True Mark of Civilisation?
Kamila Shamsie explores the meaning of the word 'civilisation'.
The Rise and Rise of Up Lit
Kamila Shamsie on the limitations of the publishing trend 'Up Lit'.
Modern-day Empires
John Gray argues that the idea that empire has had its day is a delusion of our age.
China and the Retreat of Liberal Values
John Gray argues that the future of the west depends on the continuing success of China.
The Mental Illness Metaphor
Tom Shakespeare on why we misuse the language of mental illness.
The Museum of Deportation
Stella Tillyard tells the story of a small Italian museum - the Museum of Deportation.
A Normal Need
Tom Shakespeare asks why disabled sexuality is still so often taboo.
A Problem with Words
Stella Tillyard describes her struggle with dyslexia for the first time.
The Brightening of History
Amit Chaudhuri on why restoration should not involve a fetishization of the new.
Ireland's Abortion Referendum - A Personal View
Sarah Dunant reflects on Ireland's upcoming abortion referendum.
Summer in the Movies
Amit Chaudhuri reflects on why he believes modern movies lack "enchantment".
Bobby Kennedy's Assassination - 50 years on
Alistair Cooke's incredible first-hand account of the assassination of Bobby Kennedy.
Botcare
Sarah Dunant asks if robots can solve the crisis in care for the elderly.
A New Anti-Semitism
Will Self on a new wave of anti-Semitism in Britain.
Mindless Replicants
Will Self on consciousness, humanity and artificial intelligence.
The Past
Will Self on why we should stop 'looking down on the inferior inhabitants of the past'.
Cliches and Commonplaces
Adam Gopnik sets out to determine the difference between cliche and universal truth.
The Conundrum of Inheritance Tax
Sarah Dunant on her uneasy conundrum over inheritance tax.
Brexit and Illiberal Europe
John Gray argues that staying in the European Union will not protect liberal values.
Imagine
Michael Morpurgo on a new initiative to help refugee children.
Think Again
Michael Morpurgo argues it's time to think again over Brexit.
The Road to Peace
Michael Morpurgo discusses the importance of never taking peace for granted.
Bin the Bucket List
Tom Shakespeare on why he rejects the idea of a bucket list.
Books do furnish a room
Tom Shakespeare is downsizing. But what to do with his books?
Parity of Esteem
Will Self tells the story of what happened to a friend in a psychiatric hospital.
On Prefixes
Adam Gopnik on why the prefixes we use speak volumes.