Nostalgia
These texts explore the complex and multifaceted nature of nostalgia throughout history, examining its origins, evolution, and impact. They discuss how nostalgia has been viewed variously as a medical...
29 Jul 202542min
The Denial of Death
"The Denial of Death" by Ernest Becker is a comprehensive work synthesising various human sciences to explore humanity's fundamental struggle with the awareness of mortality. The text presents excerpt...
28 Jul 202536min
Narrative, Digitality, Well-Being
This academic work examines the relationship between narrative, digital technology, and youth well-being. Drawing on insights from counselling, psychology, comparative literature, and education, it ex...
25 Jul 202525min
How to Be Your Own Therapist
This collection of excerpts explores the concept of self-therapy, presenting it as a powerful alternative to traditional psychotherapy for addressing life's challenges. The author emphasizes the impor...
24 Jul 202525min
The Rise of the Attention Industry
This compilation of texts traces the evolution of the attention economy, beginning with early forms like newspaper advertising and Parisian posters in the 19th century. It highlights how mass attentio...
23 Jul 202536min
Dealing with toxic people as a sensitive person
Postcast based on The Highly Sensitive Person's Guide to Dealing with Toxic People: How to Reclaim Your Power from Narcissists and Other Manipulators Book by Shahida Arabi
22 Jul 202519min
Amusing Ourselves to Death
This podcast presents excerpts related to Neil Postman's work, particularly his book "Amusing Ourselves to Death." The excerpts include reviews and commentary highlighting Postman's insights as a soci...
21 Jul 202524min
Cities as Anticipatory Systems
This collection of sources focuses on the concept of cities as anticipatory systems, exploring how urban environments and their diverse actors envision and prepare for future challenges and opportunit...
18 Jul 202521min
