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Finding Our Roots
Will Self reflects on the joys of genealogy.
Every Dog Has His Day
Tom Shakespeare reflects on how dogs can teach us a capacity for contentment.
Parliament Roadshow
Tom Shakespeare on why the Houses of Parliament should move around the country.
My Idea of Heaven
John Gray muses on what his idea of heaven is - and why it shouldn't be a perfect world.
Who Cares About Independence?
Wheelchair user, Tom Shakespeare, on what it feels like to be dependent on others.
The Real Meaning of Trump
John Gray assesses what lies behind the Trump phenomenon.
Against Safe Spaces
John Gray reflects on the controversial 'space spaces' policy in universities.
Whoop!
Howard Jacobson deplores the fashion for 'whooping' as a mark of approval.
In Praise of Difficulty
Howard Jacobson applauds Tom Stoppard's attack on the ignorance of the average audience.
Shylock's Mock Appeal
Howard Jacobson applauds the granting of an appeal by Shylock in a mock trial in Venice.
In Praise of Prophets of Doom
Howard Jacobson argues that dissatisfaction with life is essential.
America Votes
Adam Gopnik reflects on why he believes a Trump victory would be a disaster for America.
The Trump Card
Roger Scruton assesses some of the reasons behind Donald Trump's victory.
The Week Gone By
Adam Gopnik asks how America can preserve a liberal, open society.
A Liberal Credo
Adam Gopnik muses on liberals and liberalism.
Bob Dylan and the Bobolaters
Adam Gopnik reflects on Bob Dylan's predictable lack of gratitude towards his Nobel Prize.
Holes in Clothes
Adam Gopnik reflects on the greater significance of designer holes in jeans!
"Baby It's Cold Outside"
Adam Gopnik on the controversy surrounding the Christmas song Baby It's Cold Outside.
Word of 2016: People
Howard Jacobson searches for his Word of the Year.
The Shape Of Our Time
Adam Gopnik explores the differences between patriotism and nationalism.
The fun of work - really?
Will Self on how the worlds of work and education have become seamlessly merged.
Re-launching National Service
Will Self argues for the re-introduction of National Service.
The Fourth Plinth
Will Self on the role of public art projects like the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square.
Teaching to the test
Will Self says it's time to end "teaching to the test".
States of Confusion
Will Self on why we really should spend time worrying about why we are here.
Protecting Our Way of Life
John Gray examines what lies behind our desire to protect our "way of life".
The Follies of Experts
John Gray on how we can prepare ourselves for an 'unknowable future'.
The Spectre of Populism
John Gray discusses what has fuelled 'populism' today.
Flying Saucers and an Uncertain World
John Gray asks how we come to terms with a world that is frighteningly unpredictable.
The Screensaver of Life, or the Idling Brain
Stella Tillyard looks at the phenomenon of the "idling brain".
Sic transit
Tom Shakespeare on why we shouldn't wallow in the past.