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Shame and power in the age of humiliation

Who profits from shame as a tool of repression and control? Mathematician Cathy O’Neil reveals what powers the shame machine, and how we can fight back.
31 Mar 2022
A black and white image of an empty theater with rows of unoccupied chairs in the background. A single wooden chair is centered in the foreground on the stage, facing the audience. The scene conveys a sense of anticipation or solitude.
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From consumer to citizen – changing the narrative

Jon Alexander, author of Citizens, considers how to shape a citizen-led society and outlines how this shift could transform our communities, organisations, and nations for the better.
17 Mar 2022
A diverse group of people seated in a circle in a well-lit room with brick walls. Some participants wear masks. The atmosphere appears casual and focused, suggesting a meeting or support group setting.
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Belonging

What does it take to transform a neighbourhood into a community?
5 Apr 2023 Nicola Bacon
A floating island shaped like a pair of brown shoes hosts a scenic park with lush trees, a playground, and people walking and socializing. The background is a gradient of light blue.
Last Word

Home

When Suad Aldarra, Writer and Data Scientist, was uprooted to Ireland in 2014, she wasn’t sure what to expect.
5 Apr 2023 Suad Aldarra
An airline ticket-style design with the word "HOME" prominently displayed. Below, it reads "by Suad Aldarra" with an airplane icon and barcode at the bottom, suggesting a theme of travel or journey.
Lead Feature

Prediction Fiction

A futurist-novelist explains how strategic forecasting helps build better tomorrows by facing the truths of today
29 Mar 2023 Madeline Ashby
Blue oversized glasses with orange lenses feature a decorative cityscape on top. The design includes colorful buildings, trees, a bridge, and a swing in vibrant blue, green, and orange hues.
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Urban horizons

To meet the greatest global challenges, we must harness the potential of our cities
30 Nov 2022 Tom Stratton, Chris Murray
Illustration of various colorful isometric buildings. Each building has a unique combination of red, blue, yellow, and gray colors with different designs, windows, and roof styles, arranged in a grid-like pattern on a white background.
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Farming out loud

A Black food sovereignty movement in the US promotes healing and justice
27 Jun 2022 Shakara Tyler
A red and a green bell pepper sit side by side on a wooden surface. Both peppers are creatively decorated with various words in bold, white text, showcasing themes like sustainability, ecology, and community. The background has a rustic wooden texture.
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Where is Ukraine?

How a western outlook perpetuates myths about Europe’s largest country.
13 Jun 2022 Olesya Khromeychuk
Close-up of shattered glass with colorful, overlapping fragments in blue, red, yellow, and a small piece featuring a star and an eagle emblem, densely textured against a plain background.