Beyond the apocalypse: an interview with Marina Garcés
The Spanish philosopher argues that our obsession with the end times jeopardises critical thinking, and holds us back from building a better world.
Lycantrophy and rape culture
Where does the current legitimation and eroticization of the act of rape in the collective imagination of some men come from?
Against the Floor or Becoming World Falling (Once Again)
What is the relationship between the ways in which the world has been represented throughout history and the different perspectives provided by technological advancements to look at the Earth?
Is solidarity in Europe under attack? A conversation with Simone Baglioni
Is solidarity in Europe under attack? We speak with Simone Baglioni, Professor of Politics at Gasglow Caledonian University, about the crisis that Europe is undergoing at the moment.
Saving our jobs: Fredy Perlman’s dream
Fredy Perlman, figurehead of post-left anarchism, is an unusual travel companion in this defense of the universal basic income; our last shot, according to the author, for a possible reform of the capitalist system.
Desokupa. Violent entrepreneurs and the making of tourist capitalism
The danger of «mediation» company Desokupa goes beyond its use of «potential» violence; its harsh defense of the right to private property turns it into a (very partiuclar) agent in Barcelona’s real estate market.
To Nudge or Not to Nudge
In recent years, the concepts of ‘nudge’ and ‘libertarian paternalism’ have become popular with the rise of behavioral economics. Should we support them?
«Developing dissident knowledges»: Geert Lovink on the Social Media Abyss
Internet today hardly resembles the technology that, in its origins, seemed to promise a source of decentralization, democratization and citizen empowerment. We speak with Geert Lovink about how we got here and how we may come out of this mess.
Wilders will lose the election, but he’s already changing dutch politics
Wilders’ victory in the Dutch elections is unlikely, but his rise has directly contributed to another and maybe more dramatic shift in the political landscape.
The remnants of the Arab Spring: an ugly shadow
We are seeing the tangible hallmarks of a revenge tide in the nations that saw the streets alive with demands and protest during the Arab Spring.
A conversation with Anupama Kundoo on the challenges of contemporary architecture
Inequality, mass migration and climate change are issues that Kundoo has faced with during decades. Now, she shows it at the Venice Biennale.
Coal Financing: Swept under the rug
What should be done to stop using public finance to subsidize overseas coal projects?
