The cultural hype about designer drugs, like that of designer babies, deserves analysis. But while cultural representations may be of “designer moods,” what is sold to the patient is a dream of control. Take control of your moods, treat anxieties… Read More ›
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‘You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain…’
In 1986 DC Comics published a four issue mini-series called Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. While few would have predicted it prior to its publication, this work of Frank Miller was soon regarded as one of the touchstones for the… Read More ›
England’s riots shouldn’t be blamed on ‘moral decline’, says Tony Blair | UK news | The Observer
England’s riots shouldn’t be blamed on ‘moral decline’, says Tony Blair | UK news | The Observer. Rather interesting. This is without doubt the most sensible thing I have ever heard this man say. My only point of contention is the… Read More ›
Mark Fisher on Communications and Late Capitalism
In this keynote from Virtual Futures, Mark Fisher, author of the stunning Capitalist Realism, talks about the role which innovations in communicative technology play in the unfolding of late capitalism. He talks about the growing ‘digital communicative malaise’ which can be… Read More ›
