Ethics
Values and beliefs
idea
Do you have a duty to tell people they’re wrong about carrots?
by Giulia Terzian & M Inés Corbalán
Laughter and comedy
idea
A sense of humour – even a dark one – is a moral virtue
by Mark Alfano & Mandi Astola
Travel
guide
How to be a more ethical traveller
You are itching to get out there and want to do it with care. How do you avoid traps like voluntourism and greenwashing?
by Carolin Lusby
Painting and sculpture
film
After years of struggle, an artist faces a new obstacle – staggering success
20 mins
Animals
idea
Human exceptionalism imposes horrible costs on other animals
by Barbara J King
Ethics
idea
What luck in war reveals about the role of chance in life
by Andy Owen
Home
guide
How to have less stuff
Do your possessions hold too much power over you? Learn to regain control – and benefit your wallet and the planet
by Melissa Norberg
Change and self-development
idea
Why doing your best is sometimes the worst thing you can do
by Mavis Biss
Compassion and empathy
idea
Helping others might feel good, but is it really good for you?
by T Ryan Byerly
Sex and sexuality
guide
How to explore ethical non-monogamy
Before enjoying the freedoms of a more open relationship, get a handle on the practical and emotional complexities ahead
by Meg Wilson