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Reading a Book by Its Cover

In May, Eda posted an article about the significance of physical possessions in the age of Spotify, e-books and film streaming services. Her writing made me question why I still have such an appetite for physical books even though I’ve given up on DVDs and CDs. Purchasing a novel on an e-reader will never beContinue reading “Reading a Book by Its Cover”

What Does It Mean to Keep the World at Home?

In late March, I was recalled home by my parents, the government, and my university. They told me I had to leave Amsterdam and return to the UK due to the spread of the coronavirus. I felt indignant, Amsterdam is my home. Despite my protest, it eventually became clear that there was no way aroundContinue reading “What Does It Mean to Keep the World at Home?”

Will History Repeat Itself? Looking Back at the 1920s to Predict What’s in Store in the 2020s

The 1920s, glamorised and celebrated in books and films, seems like an anomaly in history. With such vivid iconography, it’s a struggle to remember anything about the decade other than flappers, Gatsby, art deco, and jazz. It feels entirely separate from the rest of the early twentieth century and its two world wars. But, sayingContinue reading “Will History Repeat Itself? Looking Back at the 1920s to Predict What’s in Store in the 2020s”

The Fallacy of National Nostalgia

The Conservative Party just won a historic victory in the UK election; they achieved their greatest majority since Margret Thatcher in 1987. Their leader, Boris Johnson, promised voters that the nation will no longer be a member of the European Union by the 31st of January, 2020. As the party now occupies more than 56Continue reading “The Fallacy of National Nostalgia”