Poiesis
Creativity in all its manifold expressions, exploring the imaginative, artistic and transcendent facets of life
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idea
All you need to know to start skipping stones like a pro
by Julie Benda
Death and dying
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Why ancient Mesopotamians buried their dead beneath the floor
by Nicola Laneri
Architecture
guide
How to appreciate buildings
It’s easy to become blasé about the built world. Tune in more deeply and architectural adventures await around each corner
by Colin Ellard
The body and physical health
film
After losing her legs, Marie-Hélène finds freedom in scars and in dance
7 mins
Consciousness
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The myth of machine consciousness makes Narcissus of us all
by David Bentley Hart
Philosophy of art
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To master the art of close looking, learn to hold time still
by Grace Linden
Film
guide
How to find great films to watch
Bored with Hollywood and Netflix? Becoming an adventurous and informed explorer of the cinema world is in everyone’s grasp
by Geoff Andrew
Poetry
film
Enter a dreamy French surrealist poem, where love and reality never quite touch
3 mins
Music
idea
What is it about musical hooks that makes them so catchy?
by Tim Byron & Jadey O’Regan
Stories and literature
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Why the concept of invisibility so captivates the imagination
by Greg Gbur
Stories and literature
guide
How to nurture a personal library
An escape, a sanctuary, a place of pleasure, a memoir. Take these steps to ensure your library is just what you want it to be
by Freya Howarth
Happiness
film
There’s transcendence in skating – just ask the man they call ‘Slomo’
16 mins