Biological Stasis and the Eternal Recurrence of Domination in the Anthropocene On the impossibility of transcendence and the 21st-century perfection of the extractive machine Introduction: The Unchanged Animal The human genome contains a secret that twenty-first-century optimism refuses to acknowledge: we are, biologically, the same creature that emerged from the East African savannah approximately 300,000…… Continue reading The Granite Mask
Author: prof.t.abbas
The Iran I’ve Always Wanted to Visit – and the One That Exists Today
Iran has fascinated me for as long as I can remember thinking about civilisation and culture. It is one of the cradles of civilisation, the home of ancient Babylonians and Persians who fought the Romans and Greeks and created the basis of modern-day civilisations. Their culture, science, art, philosophy, and literature remain as rich and…… Continue reading The Iran I’ve Always Wanted to Visit – and the One That Exists Today
Five Reasons People Distrust the Government
(Hint: It’s Not Just About Money) Introduction: The Widening Chasm of Trust It’s a feeling that’s hard to escape: political trust is at an all-time low and society feels more fragmented than ever. We often assume that when people lose faith in their government, it’s because their wallets are lighter and the economy is struggling.…… Continue reading Five Reasons People Distrust the Government
The Narcissism of Small Differences
Mark Carney and the Western Anxiety of Being Treated Like the Global South When the “rules-based order” stops serving its architects, suddenly the system is broken, but only for them The Hypocrisy of Carney’s “New World Order”: When Imperial Chickens Come Home to Roost Mark Carney’s recent speech at Davos has sent shockwaves through the Western liberal…… Continue reading The Narcissism of Small Differences
The Method Behind the Musical Madness
After all of the hype and reporting surrounding the dismal performance in theatres, I finally found the time and opportunity to see Joker: Folie à Deux, starring Joaquin Phoenix, who returned after his Oscar-winning performance in the first film a few years ago. Lady Gaga stars as Harley Quinn, adding to the madness that naturally…… Continue reading The Method Behind the Musical Madness
A Review of Alien: Romulus (non-spoiler)
With great anticipation and excitement, I went to see Alien: Romulus last night with much hope and expectation that this would be an excellent movie to watch, given a somewhat limited year of films in general. I hoped that I’d be entertained and perhaps even shaken, startled, and jumping in my seat at the thought…… Continue reading A Review of Alien: Romulus (non-spoiler)
The Recent UK Riots: A Disturbing Analysis
The recent riots in the UK have revealed a disturbing undercurrent in British society that demands our attention. What I find most concerning about these events is not just the violence itself but the broader implications and the failure of many to address the root causes. Media and political experts are noticeably silent on identifying…… Continue reading The Recent UK Riots: A Disturbing Analysis
Southport Aflame: Misinformation Fuels Riots
The tragic events that unfolded in Southport over the past 24 hours have laid bare deep societal tensions and exposed the dangerous consequences of misinformation, xenophobia, and mob mentality. What began as a horrific knife attack that claimed the lives of three young children quickly spiralled into violent unrest fueled by unfounded rumours and far-right…… Continue reading Southport Aflame: Misinformation Fuels Riots
The Intricacies of Labour’s Political Revival
Two mornings after the momentous election night, there’s now more opportunity to reflect on the seismic shift in British electoral politics. The Labour Party has ascended to power with a substantial mandate for change, having witnessed the routing of the Conservatives, who suffered their worst electoral result in a century. However, it’s crucial to note…… Continue reading The Intricacies of Labour’s Political Revival
The Gaza Effect: Labour’s Muslim Voter Challenge
The 2024 UK general election has resulted in a Labour victory, ending a decade of Conservative rule. However, the outcome was more complex than a simple Labour triumph, with the Muslim vote playing a crucial and at times disruptive role that exposed deep fissures within the party and poses significant challenges going forward. Labour’s relationship…… Continue reading The Gaza Effect: Labour’s Muslim Voter Challenge