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Curated lives and the dream of an undocumented existence
Digital detoxes feel amazing, yet time and again we are drawn back into the unreality of our curated lives.
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Balloon Animals, Bonded Warehouses, and Stolen Art
In the contemporary art world, the metamorphosis of art from a cultural touchstone to a tradable commodity illustrates a disheartening shift.
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REALITY AS A LUXURY ITEM
In a world increasingly dominated by virtual experiences and digital interactions, "reality" as a tangible, accessible concept is becoming a premium…
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TRUE DETECTIVE AND THE NIHILISTIC IMPULSE
The best nihilism-antidote is in work that carries personal meaning: providing for our loved ones. Being a wonderful colleague. Maybe even tracking down…
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MICHAEL CLAYTON, REDEMPTION AND THE SOUL’S PRICE TAG
We are told that life is compromise. One big grey area. But some of it isn’t. Some of it is binary. Black and white. Right and wrong.
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SAMUEL BECKETT AND FAILING BETTER
‘Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better’.
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‘HOTEL CALIFORNIA’ AND PRISONS OF OUR OWN MAKING
Many of us linger in self-imposed captivity. These cells are not located in some remote Californian outpost either; we carry them around with us…
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