Knowing the reasons people opt not to know – and the consequences of that choice – could help us see when it’s problematic Whether you’ve actually been in this sort of situation or not, many of us ...

The legacy of Audre Lorde is in the ‘freedom manual’ of her writings on the feminist politics of anger and the erotic The feminist poet and scholar Audre Lorde left a legacy that my generation, women, ...

Friendship is a force that runs deep through the human soul. It fosters trust, emotional balance and mutual support. It binds individuals and shapes communities, both in ordinary times and in moments ...

As I’ve been writing – and not writing – my next nonfiction book, I’ve also been training for my first marathon. It’s got me thinking. I’ve run the steep hills and industrial canal towpaths near my ...

After losing my father, I felt the guilt and regret that burden many other bereaved people – and found a way to carry them My dad had a bad death. The lead-up was long – a decade-old stroke had forced ...

In theory, the pursuit of a meaningful life is noble. Foundational concepts of community, ethics, logic, morality, consciousness and equality were born from the investigation of meaning. From ...

The evidence for fungal intelligence is in: they can operate as individuals, make decisions, learn, and have short-term memory Mushrooms and other kinds of fungi are often associated with witchcraft ...

Rather than trying to leave behind beloved art by immoral artists, let philosophy offer you a model for engaging with it Reflecting on her long-standing love of Edward Scissorhands (1990) amid ...

What if, alongside scheduling appointments, meetings, and social events in your calendar, you started to allocate specific times just to be by yourself – to enjoy solitude? I propose this thought ...

In the United States, although attention towards race and identity is ubiquitous, this focus often remains narrow – seeing racial identity as a rigid, permanent trait clearly defined for all. Yet ...

My uterus is not my ancestors’ vessel for future progeny. What’s the impact of my choice on my family’s genetic lineage? I’m sitting in a bar in Berkeley with friends, next to a stranger on a plane to ...

When brothers and sisters victimise each other, the harms can be serious. But it’s never too late to heal old wounds The vast majority of us grow up with one or more siblings, often forming powerful ...