Intelligence

The debate over whether to allow smartphones in schools has intensified following a new report from UNESCO, which raises concerns about the devices' disruptive nature and links them to cyberbullying. With some countries already enacting full bans, school leaders...

The UK's justice system faces a crisis characterized by significant case backlogs and logistical failures, largely stemming from over a decade of chronic underfunding (austerity). While the government is promoting Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Large Language Models (LLMs) like...

While high-profile, disruptive actions like blocking roads or gluing oneself to buildings by groups like Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion command media attention and create a "radical flank effect," these are far from the only, or even the...

The evacuation of Heathrow’s Terminal 4, initially attributed by police to a probable case of “mass hysteria” (or mass psychogenic disorder), provides a stark example of how social contagion operates. This phenomenon describes the rapid, seemingly infectious spread of...

The human mind employs subtle cognitive shortcuts that create a significant disconnect between our intentions to be eco-friendly and the actual environmental impact of our actions. This mental glitch, known as the "negative footprint illusion," tricks people into believing...

The pervasive cultural ideal of the “Superwoman”—a figure effortlessly balancing career success, leadership, and a perfect personal life—is not a sign of liberation but a trap. This ideal has given rise to a specific manifestation of impostor phenomenon, where...

The push to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the UK justice system, while aimed at efficiency, runs the significant risk of masking deep-seated issues caused by more than a decade of government underfunding, which has led to massive...

While high-profile, disruptive actions like blocking roads or gluing oneself to structures—often associated with groups like Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion—gain significant media attention, these confrontational tactics are not the only or required way to engage in climate...

The world of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) has exploded online, with millions of videos dedicated to triggering the characteristic tingling sensation on the scalp and neck through whispering, tapping, and gentle personal attention. Many users claim that ASMR...

AI companions, ranging from simple chatbots to sophisticated digital partners, are rapidly moving from novelty to a fundamental form of social engagement. The most compelling characters, however, are not just products of code—they are actively co-created by their human...