Observations on the world and its inhabitants
For years, Generation Z has been spoken of as the newest arrival: the generation of smartphones, social media, and identity politics . Gen Z is no longer the youngest generation. Behind it comes Generation Alpha, a name still unfamiliar to many adults, although its oldest members are already entering adolescence. That discovery opens a larger ...
The invitation had been succinct: “Reunion. The Dog & Duck. Be there.” Tarek, a man whose internal monologue often outpaced external reality, had read it with the weary resignation of a seasoned diplomat entering a particularly fraught peace negotiation. He knew the cast of characters, and he knew the likely trajectory of the evening: a ...
In the pursuit of freedom, many often focus on external factors such as the ability to travel, to spend money, acquire possessions, or surround themselves with friends. While these aspects of freedom are undoubtedly important, there exists a deeper, more personal form of liberation that emerges from embracing solitude and cultivating a rich inner life. ...
“Asylums: Essays on the Social Situation of Mental Patients and Other Inmates,” written by sociologist Erving Goffman and published in 1961, is a seminal work in the field of sociology and particularly in the study of social institutions and mental health care. The book offers a profound analysis of life in “total institutions,” particularly focusing ...
The world is catching up on stuff I wrote about years ago. Oh yes – this is just one strand of evidence. Unfortunately, for those who need manually assisted alimentation, I’m not summarising the video (which could well disappear in time).
In these COVID-19 times it has become more obvious how people value the company of other people. Socialisation is a very big issue. People will risk their lives to attend fast food outlets, DIYs, beaches etc – when the lockdown has not be properly lifted. This made me think deeper. For sure there is an ...
