I’d had it on the list for a long time, but I finally got around to listening to the NYT’s 1619 podcast this month. It examines the legacy of slavery in America and provides context for so much of how their society has developed (or not) over the few hundred years since. I hadn’t realised, […]
This is an excellent piece from The Atlantic about the potential spread of COVID-19 via aerosols. I’d be surprised if this isn’t more of an issue as the pandemic progresses through autumn and into winter.
I’d always wondered what really went wrong in the botched response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The Atlantic’s superb ‘Floodlines’ podcast goes into detail over eight parts. From the first hand accounts from residents, to an interview with ex-FEMA chief Michael Brown, it’s a highly recommended listen.
how the internet is changing, and how it’s changing us. Rabbit Hole is an excellent narrative podcast from the New York Times, exploring how algorithms shape how we think. It’s primarily focused on Youtube, but the tech involved applies to social networks widely. It’s eight parts and I can’t recommend it more. Available wherever you […]
If you’re a fan of the Ibiza era of clubbing and tunes, this is a great watch. Maxi Jazz’s guest appearance in a suit jacket emblazoned with Heath Ledger’s Joker is also brilliant.
You might know Lakeith Stanfield from Donald Glover’s acclaimed series Atlanta. He’s starring in Sorry To Bother You, due this summer, and it looks absolutely bonkers. I’m on board.
Came across an excellent article on the Guardian recently about how our sleep patterns, or lack thereof, have significant health impacts. Read here.
The NYT have put together a stunning photo feature of 100 images from Cassini’s mission to Saturn. Take a few minutes and scroll through it. Gorgeous.
Fascinating article on pain and how a single gene could become a volume knob for human suffering. Highly recommended read.
The story behind the email which became a song and a pop culture phenomenon. Brilliantly put together.