Bearing Witness to a Poisoned Inheritance: Isabela Figueiredo's Notebook of Colonial Memories
A work of such unflinching honesty, such controlled fury, that reading it feels less like turning pages and more like bearing witness to an exorcism.
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Finding Eternal Connection: A Journey Through "Watching Over Her" by Jean-Baptiste Andrea
In the words that Jean-Baptiste Andrea has given us through Mimo and Viola, we find an invitation to examine how we watch over those we love, and how, in turn, we allow ourselves to be watched over—seen, protected, and celebrated despite our imperfections.
The Velvet Prison
An Architecture of Voluntary Captivity in the Digital Age
The Art of Thinking in an Age of Information Abundance
Why Critical Thinking Has Become Our Most Essential Survival Skill
Adrift in Barcelona: Unpacking Manuel Vázquez Montalbán's Southern Seas
It transcends genre conventions, using the framework of a detective investigation to offer what Montalbán aimed for across the series: a "moral chronicle" of Spain's tumultuous Transición, the period of transition from Franco's dictatorship to democracy in the late 1970s.
Viewpoint: Can AI Truly Understand Us?
Can AI comprehend who a person is, beyond simply processing what they say?
Viewpoint: Tolkien's Legendarium - Lessons in Narrative, Lore, and Lifelong Re-reading
There exists a peculiar alchemy in the way certain literary worlds seize not just our attention, but our very soul—and Tolkien's Middle-earth has been, for me, such a transformative landscape.
Viewpoint: Finding Meaning in the Muddle - Why Philosophical Fiction Speaks to Our Uncertain Times
There are moments, often arriving unbidden during times of collective unease or personal crossroads, when the stories we turn to feel less like escape and more like engagement.
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Viewpoint: 7 Sci-Fi Novels That Teach Us About Being Human in the Age of AI
Seven remarkable science fiction novels that have shaped my understanding of the complex dance between humans and artificial intelligence.
May the 4th Be With You: A Journey Through Time and Space
It’s a day when the Force feels just a little bit stronger in our everyday world.
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Education
Viewpoint: Is the Lecture Dead? Rethinking the Future of University Teaching
Understanding the lecture's past and present limitations, alongside its potential enduring value, is critical for charting a course toward a more effective future for higher education pedagogy.
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Education
Viewpoint: On Education, Critical Autonomy, and Freedom in the Digital Age
While historical moments like Portugal's Carnation Revolution secured essential political liberties and freedom from direct state censorship, realising genuine freedom in the contemporary digital era demands the cultivation of critical autonomy.
AI
Viewpoint: AI Agents as Coworkers - Are We Close to Clocking In the Virtual Workforce?
Recent developments in artificial intelligence aren't just approaching science fiction scenarios—they're actively reshaping our understanding of what's possible.
Cinema
Blood, Blues, and Bold Vision: Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" Review
Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" is the kind of film that reminds you why we go to theaters in the first place.
Film
Swept Away by 'Flow': Diving into the Silent Majesty of 2024's Animated Triumph
Sometimes, the quietest films speak the loudest.
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Viewpoint: On AI-powered crowd management systems in tourism
Crowd management is an essential aspect of sustainable tourism as it helps to mitigate the negative impacts of tourism on local communities and the environment. When we factor in AI-powered crowd management systems, mitigation success can be enhanced manifold.
Viewpoint: Exploring the Impact of AI on Sustainable Tourism
AI is quickly becoming a key player in optimizing sustainable tourism practices, streamlining operations, and helping to protect natural resources and cultural heritage.
Viewpoint: Reimagining Reality - The Power of AI in Photography
The integration of AI into photography brings both transformative possibilities and pressing ethical concerns.
Viewpoint: The Dawn of AI Agents
These intelligent entities are poised to revolutionize not just how we interact with machines, but also how we live, work, and even address global challenges.
Favourite Albums of 2024
My album choices from 2024