Cultural politics / Reclaiming conversation Are smart-phones eroding authentic communication? A Q&A with Sherry Turkle. By Jill Suttie / 1 Jul 2016
Politics & activism / Workaholics anonymous: four ways to take time out Being an effective, productive employee was everything I dreamt of. Until illness caught up with me and I had to learn to take a break. By Nasima Begum / 9 Feb 2016
Cultural politics / From Orlando to Suffragette: how feminist films transform their audiences What propels a person to whole-hearted engagement in social change? By Sophie Mayer / 27 Oct 2015
Cultural politics / We need to talk about PTSD Using the hashtag #PTSDChat to spread the word, I paint the trauma of war veterans, rape survivors and first responders. By Kate Gillie / 14 Oct 2015
Cultural politics / Dead name: why Facebook is wrong about who we are For me the legal barriers that block living authentically are upsetting. But for others they are downright dangerous. By Ray Filar / 21 Jul 2015
Cultural politics / The mindful media diet: how to consciously consume the news Understanding how we digest the news gives us the power to stop being passive media consumers and benefit our wellbeing. By Matt Hersh / 10 Jul 2015
Cultural politics / Are you cultivating knowledge or just consuming information? Whether the internet is a mindless distraction or the greatest educational tool ever invented is all in how we use it. By Gregory Ciotti / 10 Jun 2015
Politics & activism / Why we need the internet more today than ever before Being able to transmit and receive on so many different levels to such a variety of audiences may be rewiring us for better emotional health. By Neal Lawson and Indra Adnan / 26 Nov 2014
Media & communications / Can Facebook damage your mental health? Studies are starting to reveal how social media are changing our lives—for better and for worse. By Katherine Thorson / 25 Nov 2014
Media & communications / Beyond clicktivism Gary Alexander’s new book eGaia examines how digital technology could be used to create much deeper changes in society. By Tom Lawson / 17 Nov 2014
Media & communications / Let’s get real about the transformation of society: can you email me directions? Following activists on twitter is easier than following them to jail. Why can’t we do both? By Open democracy / 5 Nov 2014
Media & communications / Open protocols and open people: preserving the transformational potential of social media People are the most valuable thing on the internet, so the power to connect, share and work together shouldn’t be curbed by companies who exploit us for monetary value while limiting the flow of information. By Kaliya Identity Woman / 15 Oct 2014
