“Douglas Is Cancelled” on ITV is a masterpiece of television. With a gripping plot, brilliant script, and outstanding performances, it explores how we navigate a world where every moment can be recorded. Addressing current issues like sexism and toxic masculinity, this four-hour series is both thought-provoking and highly entertaining.
The Liberation of Paris, 80 years ago, holds personal significance as my grandfather participated in it. Though not a tale of heroic combat, his role driving supplies to the front lines offers a unique perspective on this historic event. It shaped his life, turning him into a lifelong Francophile and influencing his post-war travels across France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
In the summer of 1983 I became the first member of my family to be awarded a degree. I returned to the seaside town I grew up in with the letters BSc(Hons) after my name. I then became the first member of my family to sign up on the dole. The poor economic prospects of
MacAskill, a Scottish philosopher and a leading figure in the Effective Altruism movement, challenges traditional notions of philanthropy by advocating for thoughtful and strategic giving. He suggests that when you’re feeling compassionate, you should engage your head rather than your heart.
This is a book of two halves. I read the first 200 pages I enjoyed and it kept me turning the pages. But they were very much the typical pop science or pop history paradigm. The author has some new or newish take on the standard view of things and explains why his ideas are
Margaret Thatcher remains a towering figure in British politics, revered by her supporters as a visionary leader who transformed the U.K.’s economic landscape. Fondly remembered as the “Iron Lady,” Thatcher is praised for her staunch resolve and unwavering commitment to free-market principles, which many credit with revitalizing the British economy during her tenure as Prime