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Digital Mind Wash: How the Internet Shapes Our Brains

24 September 2025 content editor Comments Off

The internet promised us everything we ever wanted. A world of infinite knowledge, instant connection, and endless entertainment, all at our fingertips. Yet, in this new golden age of information, it has also given us […]

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

24 September 2025 content editor Comments Off

The question of whether we read less today is a complex one. On the surface, the notion that we are no longer a “reading society” seems plausible. We have become a culture of instant gratification, […]

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Murdered daughters’ search slow due to systemic racism, says mother.

Examining the Role of Race in the Slow Response to the Disappearance and Murder of Two Women by the Police The slow response of the police to the disappearance and subsequent murder of Bibaa Henry, [...]
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OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, told Congress that government intervention is needed

The Tech Gist OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, has told Congress that government intervention is needed to regulate the risks of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Altman proposed creating a regulatory agency to licence the most [...]
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A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

A Moment for change! Calling all creatives, disruptors, techies & original creators. Build it and they’ll come. Everything is ready all we need to do is create more compelling content, choose compelling pictures and spread [...]
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A Brief History of Grime Music

Critical Overview: Grime Music – An Urban Phenomenon Grime music, originating in the early 2000s from the east London council estates, was initially dismissed by many as alien music, with lyrics in an incomprehensible language. [...]

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Hauser Wirth:Free, 16 November 2011 – 14 January 2012 The King, The Island, The Train, The House, The Ship Detritus, chaos and prurience appear chief amongst the visual senders used by Paul McCarthy where any […] […]

Margot Robbie to Star as Barbie in Upcoming Live-Action Film, Sparking Controversy and Conversations on Beauty Standards in the Entertainment Industry

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Critical Overview: The iconic Mattel doll, Barbie, will soon be brought to life on the big screen in a live-action movie directed by Greta Gerwig, featuring Margot Robbie in the lead role. The teaser image […]

Mexico: A Revolution in Art, 1910-1940

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6 July – 29 September 2013, Royal Academy, London. 10.00 GBP About the show An exhibition which show cases the art in Mexico between 1910 and 1940 revealing the beauty and brutality of revolution and […] […]

Hayward Gallery to host ‘In the Black Fantastic’ exhibit on June 29th

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28 April 2022 0

From 29 June to 18 September 2022, the Hayward Gallery will present In the Black Fantastic, the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to the work of Black artists who use fantastical elements to address racial […]

Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

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7 September 2022 0

People keep talking about changes and the need to evolve with the course of time, especially nowadays, when times are challenging and uncertain. Yet, the only thing people are usually quite reluctant to pronounce in […]

Boris Johnson’s New Cabinet: Who’s In?

29 July 2021 0

A Critical Overview of UK Cabinet Reshuffle The recent cabinet reshuffle conducted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received much attention, particularly in light of the expectation for increased diversity among the new cabinet members. […]

British Princes Unveil Diana Statue Amid Rift

28 July 2021 0

The long-anticipated meeting of the two British Princes, William and Harry, finally took place in central London, amidst months of tension and turmoil caused by the royal family’s internal strife. The occasion was to unveil […]

Sagrada Familia: The Iconic Temple of Barcelona

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A Critical Overview of the Sagrada Familia: Barcelona’s Iconic Basilica The Sagrada Familia is widely recognized as the symbol of Barcelona, attracting millions of visitors from around the world each year. The Expiatory Temple of […]

The Mystery of Appearance

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Haunch of Venison, London, free, 07 Dec – 18 Feb 2012 In the company of masters This was an excellent show containing paintings of different styles each artist being a master of their medium. On […] […]

PMs Relationship with Truth Questioned

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29 July 2021 0

The Prime Minister’s relationship with truth is currently under intense scrutiny. There are concerns about his explanations surrounding the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat and about his incendiary comments during a lockdown. Downing Street [...]

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UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the retail sector in Great Britain has been significant, with over 11,000 outlets permanently closing their doors in 2020. Independent retailers and villages fared better than [...]

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Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Wetware is a term that has been used to describe the merging of software, hardware, and biology in various ways over the years. Initially, it was used to draw a comparison between software [...]

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Indulge in Thai Green Chicken Curry: Recipe Included

29 July 2021 0

A Recipe for Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry Ingredients 1 tablespoon of sesame oil1 finely chopped red onion1 crushed garlic cloveA thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely chopped1 finely chopped red chili1 ½ teaspoons of ground [...]

Digital Mind Wash: How the Internet Shapes Our Brains

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

Murdered daughters’ search slow due to systemic racism, says mother.

OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, told Congress that government intervention is needed

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