Jason Matthews “The Red Sparrow” – book review
If this was a realistic novel about spies in suits, I’d be so happy… Continue reading Jason Matthews “The Red Sparrow” – book review
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Jeanette Winterson “Frankissstein” – book review
I didn’t love it. But I didn’t hate it as much as I thought I would. Continue reading Jeanette Winterson “Frankissstein” – book review
Arthur Schopenhauer “On the Suffering of the World” – book review
“Each of us is here being punished for his existence and each in his own particular way” (On the Suffering of the World) I picked up this book while waiting for a job interview and feeling slightly mournful about everything. It seemed appropriate. All I knew about Schopenhauer came from my high school textbook: a healthy dose of pessimism and a fascination with Eastern philosophy. … Continue reading Arthur Schopenhauer “On the Suffering of the World” – book review
Graham Greene “The End of the Affair” – book review
In misery, we seem aware of our own existence, even though it may be in the form of a monstrous egotism Continue reading Graham Greene “The End of the Affair” – book review
Predictive writing – when a computer seems to read your mind
Algorithms are getting better at predicting what we are trying to say. Continue reading Predictive writing – when a computer seems to read your mind
The Social Media Influencer, The Minimalist and the Sustainability Lover: or three religions of the West
Before you tune out, I should probably clarify that these attitudes have absolutely NOTHING to do with religion. Well, at least theoretically… The Social Media Influencer The Influencer believes that existence is absolutely impossible without being shared. Hence the constant presence of the mobile phone in their right hand. Social Media Influence is a demanding religious belief requiring photo and video sacrifices every few … Continue reading The Social Media Influencer, The Minimalist and the Sustainability Lover: or three religions of the West
Nathacha Appanah’s “The Last Brother” – book review
I came across The Last Brother by coincidence and I read it in one breathless sitting. Continue reading Nathacha Appanah’s “The Last Brother” – book review
The Art of Distraction
Why is it that I feel like a certain level of distraction is almost necessary for me to get a job done? Continue reading The Art of Distraction
Poem of the Week: John Keats “On the Sonnet”
This week’s poem is a sonnet about sonnets (a meta-sonnet, if you like) Continue reading Poem of the Week: John Keats “On the Sonnet”
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