Wisdom

Thinking and intelligence
idea
Lost perspective? Try this linguistic trick to reset your view
By using ‘distanced self-talk’, you can leverage the structure of language to take a step back and see the bigger picture
by Ariana Orvell

Theatre and performance
idea
Much ado about uncertainty: how Shakespeare navigates doubt
‘I know this sure uncertainty’: how Shakespeare’s vision of an unpredictable world can help us live with doubt and error
by Lorenzo Zucca

Thinking and intelligence
guide
How to foster ‘shoshin’
It’s easy for the mind to become closed to new ideas. Cultivating a beginner’s mind helps us rediscover the joy of learning
by Christian Jarrett

Spirituality and religion
film
An exquisite Mongolian meditation on the oneness of all beings
Directed by Alisi Telengut

Knowledge and reason
guide
How to know who’s trustworthy
Knotty problems call for sound advice. Use philosophy to find the intellectually dependable amid the frauds and egotists
by T Ryan Byerly

Poetry
film
Ideas and metal spark in beautiful unison for a welder-turned-poet
Directed by Callum Rice

Parenting and families
guide
How to connect with your grandchildren
You have a joyous opportunity to support the next generation. Be yourself, be firm but fair, and bond through tradition
by Jill Lawson