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Each of Us Is a Letter
Each of Us Is a Letter
A Rabbi’s Advice for a Good Life
Magazine / society
In his teachings and religious leadership, Jonathan Sacks emphasized the strength that comes from community and feeling grateful.
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A Consciously-Planned Coincidence
Photography
A Consciously-Planned Coincidence
Wojtek Wieteska on the Power of the Past
Reading / culture
The Polish photographer discusses the importance of memory and childhood in the visual arts.
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With My Naked Eye
Photography
With My Naked Eye
An Interview with Ralph Gibson
Magazine / culture
The acclaimed American art photographer looks back at his career, and the cultural and temporal influences that have shaped it.
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The Art of Translation with Ewa Małachowska-Pasek and Megan Thomas
The Art of Translation with Ewa Małachowska-Pasek and Megan Thomas
The Valdemar Questionnaire
Reading / literature
Ewa Małachowska-Pasek and Megan Thomas speak with Valdemar about humour in Polish literature, being a sniper team, and their translation of Tadeusz Dołęga-Mostowicz’s “The Career of Nicodemus Dyzma”.
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Mixter
Media / Photo
The latest project by visual artist Bartosz Wajer, combining elements of painting and photography.
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A Tart but Tasty Delight
healthy living
A Tart but Tasty Delight
A Recipe for Currant Ice Cream
Magazine / society
Currants – in their red and black varieties – may be tart, but are full of flavour and nutrition. They also make the perfect partner for summer ice cream.
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The Nine-Mouthed River
The Nine-Mouthed River
Life in the Mekong Delta
Magazine / society
In southern Vietnam, a vast maze of rivers, swamps and islands is home to 20 million people, most of whom rely on the water for their everyday activities and livelihoods. Yet newly-built dams and the imminent climate catastrophe could soon change all of this.
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March in History
March in History
Diary of an Eternal Pessimist
Reading / society
Our eternally pessimistic correspondent gives his historical highlights for the month of March.
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A Transcendental Therapy
A Transcendental Therapy
Mysticism, Psychedelics and Mental Health
Reading / science
Mystical experiences have long been recognized culturally as having ‘healing’ properties. Scientific studies are increasingly suggesting the same, especially in the area of psychedelics.
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There Is No Spoon
healthy living
There Is No Spoon
The Meditative Mind
Magazine / science
The teachings of the Buddha (and the writing of secular journalist Robert Wright) can help us understand how to free ourselves from the captivity of the brain.
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On Spiritual Care
healthy living
On Spiritual Care
Where to Find Caring Figures
Magazine / society
In a society where the notion of care is abundant, we appear to be lacking figures that represent a kind of caring guardianship. Where can we find them?
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All in White
All in White
A Buddhist Goddess’s Wisdom
Magazine / culture
White Tara is a mother deity who represents love and compassion—and can grant believers health and longevity.
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29th March 1857
29th March 1857
Anniversary of the Month
Reading / science
On this day in 1857, a young Indian soldier in an infantry regiment of the British East India Company decided to take a stand against his British masters. His actions kickstarted a major rebellion.
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A Puzzling Artwork (4)
Reading / culture
We present a quiz series involving a mysterious image connected to an artist. The featured work of this week’s artist depicts a great battle between good and evil.
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Venus in Childbirth
Venus in Childbirth
Classic Nudes of Art History
Reading / culture
The naked female body has long been painted, drawn and sculpted throughout history, in both secular and religious art. What role did it once play?
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Power Every Hour
Photography
Power Every Hour
Photos of Ancient Sites
Magazine / culture
In Poland, centuries-old power spots unveil glimpses of pagan Slavic culture. Photographer Szymon Rogiński documents such sites, including kurgans, stone circles and figures of cult.
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The Power of Narrative
Mind the climate
The Power of Narrative
An Interview with Andri Snær Magnason
Magazine / society
Icelandic writer Andri Snær Magnason talks about how to write about climate change, the intersection of death and nature, and Iceland’s sacred cow.
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Fledging Pains
Fledging Pains
The Truth About Animal Youth
Magazine / science
Just like among humans, parenting exists in the animal kingdom, too. Whether it constitutes purposeful teaching is still under debate.
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The Fabricating Mind
The Fabricating Mind
When Memory Fails You
Magazine / science
As the pioneering work of Elizabeth Loftus shows, memory is fallible – and can, in fact, be replaced by imagination when we are asked to recall past events.
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Paulina
Wilk
Wilk
What Are You Reading, Mr President?
Reading / society
We imagine a world in which politicians read books, leading to a greater capacity for imagination, truth, and caring for the country.
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Nature’s Melodies Are Disappearing
Nature’s Melodies Are Disappearing
A Conversation About the Contemporary Soundscape
Magazine / culture
Musician Marcin Dymiter discusses his field recordings of the natural world and the importance of getting away from human-made sound.
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Blind Spot
Media / Photo
Blind spot is where one’s ability to see ends. In human anatomy it's the area where the optic nerve enters the retina making it insensitive to light. In driving, it refers to the surroundings of the vehicle, which cannot be directly seen by the driver. Metaphorically it may describe a lack of understanding and lack of meaning.
In the exhibition Blind Spot Ada Zielińska binds all those three aspects together in a series of photographic objects and readymades accompanied by miniature poems written by Sam Riviere.
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The Yellow Dragon of the Yellow River
The Yellow Dragon of the Yellow River
The Colour Yellow in China
Magazine / society
Across thousands of years, the colour yellow has held many meanings within Chinese society and culture.
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Can Cats and Dogs Ever Get Along?
Can Cats and Dogs Ever Get Along?
Tips for Peaceful Pets
Reading / society
Contrary to stereotype, cats and dogs can live together in harmony – if you follow this dog trainer’s straightforward suggestions.
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Loss Is Such a Useless Word
Mind the climate
Loss Is Such a Useless Word
An Interview with Forrest Gander
Magazine / culture
American poet Forrest Gander talks about the climate, the role of poetry, and where we can find hope.
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You Must Change Your Life
You Must Change Your Life
The Philosophy of Transformation
Magazine / society
In uncertain times, many of us look towards developing our self as a means of adapting to changing circumstances. Along the way, we may be helped by the likes of Jordan Peterson and Peter Sloterdijk.
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A Quadrillion Joules in a Biscuit
A Quadrillion Joules in a Biscuit
What Is Energy?
Magazine / science
A physicist answers one of the pressing questions of our time: how much energy is there in a biscuit?
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Never Outfoxed
Never Outfoxed
The Most Feline of Canines
Magazine / science
Foxes are a remarkable species whose intelligence and pragmatism has led to them becoming the most widespread land predatory mammals on Earth.
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The Sound of Concrete
Eastern blocks
The Sound of Concrete
Life on a Warsaw Housing Estate
Reading / society
In the first instalment of our ‘Eastern Blocks’ series, Konstanty Usenko, a long-time resident of the Jelonki housing estate in Warsaw, remembers life growing up in the concrete jungle.
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Reality Is Much Scarier than My Films
Reality Is Much Scarier than My Films
An Interview with Sion Sono
Reading / culture
Japanese director Sion Sono talks about the importance of humour in his films, the realities of cruelty and suffering, and what he is afraid of.
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Growth in Isolation
Growth in Isolation
Pandemic Diaries
Reading / society
In the autumn, Sophie Perry moved to an environmentally-certified orchard in Michigan. There, she grew her own mushrooms, leading to positivity amid the pandemic.
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The Unhurried Chronicler of Souls
The Unhurried Chronicler of Souls
A Portrait of Svetlana Alexievich
Reading / society
The work of Belarusian writer and Nobel laureate Svetlana Alexievich is characterized by her enduring patience and willingness to listen to people’s truths.
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Lola van der W.
Media / Photo
Wojtek Wieteska is trying to understand the psychology of the portrayed girl by playing with the reproduction that he ‘takes’ on real trips around the world. He exercises the capacity of van der Weyden’s image, designing new ‘versions’ of the model and, by extension, her personality.
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The Magic of Mushrooms
The Magic of Mushrooms
A Mycological Trip
Magazine / science
Our unmatched biologist-reporter takes a camping trip to the forest, where – after eating a freshly-picked mushroom breakfast – he ends up on the other side of the mycelium.
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A Note of Nature
Mind the climate
A Note of Nature
Natural Inspirations in Music
Magazine / culture
Musical compositions inspired by the sounds of nature can bring relief, while simultaneously raising awareness of issues related to climate change.
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What Comes After Growth?
Mind the climate
What Comes After Growth?
An Interview about Food Sovereignty and Cooperativism
Magazine / society
Wojciech Mejor – a leading figure in the Polish post-growth movement – talks about food sovereignty, food cooperativism and alternatives to capitalism.
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Julia
Fiedorczuk
Fiedorczuk
Against Apocalypse
Reading / society
What does the word ‘apocalypse’ mean? And how can we understand it in the context of an Earth hurtling towards climate catastrophe?
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Life-Giving Dust
Mind the climate
Life-Giving Dust
From the Sahara to the Ocean
Magazine / science
Saharan dust is a phenomenon that starts in the desert and brings multiple benefits to oceans and plants across the whole of the globe.
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What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say? ♫
Media / Audio
American acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton takes us on a sound trip to the first quiet park on Earth, where we can hear the gentle sounds of the Zabalo River, nestled deep in the Amazon rainforest.
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Mr Barker, Oedipuss and Us ♫
Media / Audio
We have more in common with cats and dogs than some people think – especially when it comes to cheekily deceiving each other. Original text by Ludwika Włodek.
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The Oak Chronicles ♫
Media / Audio
An encounter with an ancient oak tree named Bartek, as experienced and retold by a biologist and poet. Original text by Urszula Zajączkowska.
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Life in a Sealed Jar. A Brief History of Terrariums ♫
Media / Audio
Closed terrariums are currently in vogue for urban gardeners, but their history runs all the way back to 19th-century botany. Original text by Joanna Dobkowska.
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Like Stroking a Butterfly’s Wing
healthy living
Like Stroking a Butterfly’s Wing
A Most Delicate Massage
Magazine / society
The Butterfly Touch method developed by Eva Reich shows how less means more and how power lies in gentleness.
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The Wheels of Energy
healthy living
The Wheels of Energy
Understanding the Chakras
Magazine / culture
Ancient Hindu and Buddhist Tantra describe various focal points on the human body, which can be “worked” on to attain physical and psychological benefits.
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Sleep Well
healthy living
Sleep Well
Twelve Tips for a Good Night’s Rest
Magazine / society
Falling asleep at regular times and for regular periods is essential for mental and physical wellbeing. There are a number of ways to encourage it.
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Upside Down is Right Side Up
healthy living
Upside Down is Right Side Up
The Benefits of Yoga Inversions
Magazine / society
How turning the position of the body, quite literally, on its head is believed to increase circulation, improve energy levels, and strengthen muscles.