The World Cup
A political concept lies at the heart of the EU that I think helps explain the continent’s success, and it might sound controversial: it’s the fundamental idea of the nation-state. It can actually be a fun, cooperative thing.
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Dangerous Illusions
On assignment in Paris - a book launch held at the Crazy Horse, in celebration of human pleasure against religious dogma, of course.
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Maybe Art Should Be About Something →
Art mustn’t directly address the failings of global politics. It’s possible there are smaller lessons in an international art show. Like the Olympics, humanity can shine as a collection of disparate ideas and methods. And with the overlooked and overhyped alike, it’s a nice takeaway message.
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Look at the Sky if You Wonder Why →
I breathe, perceive this infinite field of vision and start to see the little cells in my eyes dancing. It’s like a hallucination and my ego vanishes in it. I wonder about the nature of perception and about human limits; I become more aware of my consciousness.
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In Praise of Internet →
I think there’s this misconception about the 20th century that without internet-ready handheld devices, strangers were chatting with each other in cafés and on the metro, somehow more in touch with their real selves.
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Understanding the Trump Victory →
Left-leaning people simply didn’t want another typical politician committed to policies of neoliberalism. They chose to abstain instead.
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