For as long as people have talked, conspiracy theories have run riot. And while sometimes they’re nothing more than the result of festering boredom or curiosity turned conjecture, they can be extremely dangerous, especially during times of uncertainty. A conspiracy…
The pandemic has brought the world to a stop – but it has also accelerated, and in some cases exacerbated, societal problems that were already unfolding. It’s currently the end of January, and around six million people in Britain…
The term modernity is synonymous with a specific kind of progress. We’re only 20 years into the 21st century and already we’ve seen mammoth advances in our ability to research, build and harness the powers of science and technology. And…
The avenues through which we, particularly young people, receive our news and keep up with current affairs are changing and evolving. Mostly, they are becoming increasingly digitised, fast and varied. A recent Ofcom poll showed that just 35% of young people read…
We no longer have a choice. Either we become more eco-friendly, or pay the price. This is especially true when it comes to some of the environmental policies currently in effect, for example the 5p carrier bag charge in shops.…