What is Roblox teaching children about capitalism?
The popular game platform offers space to create, socialise, even protest. It’s also a realm of extraction and inequality
by Gabija Tonkunas
Sports and games
Articles, Films and practical Guides on sports and games, part of Psyche’s coverage of relationships, work and leisure.
After a crash, a ‘wingwalker’ learns to love flying again
Directed by Max Henderson
Body of water
In the pool, my softer, heavier self rediscovered motion and power – proof that this body, too, can swim
by Sarah Boon
So what if Nike’s neuro shoes are a placebo?
Nike has released a range of ‘mind-altering’ shoes engineered by neuroscientists. They’re probably an elaborate placebo
by Christian Jarrett
The joyful groove never stops at a legendary Chicago roller rink
Directed by Benjamin Buxton
A dancing NBA superfan on the joy of spaces that let us go wild and get weird
Directed by Mickey Duzyj
Sport shows how to use performance benchmarks in a positive way
IQ scores and other contextless benchmarks are suffocating and misleading. We should look to sport for a healthier approach
by Leif Weatherby
Passion, agility, invisibility – do you have what it takes to become a ball person?
Directed by Scott Lazer
A record-breaking distance swimmer finds sublime peace in cold water
Directed by Thomas Beug
How to be a better loser
As a competitor, you can’t avoid the hurt of losing. But you can learn ways to bounce back stronger and more motivated
by Blakely Low-Scott
With a hushed intensity, Tuvsho finds her place in the sumo ring
Directed by George Thomson and Lukas Schrank
How to enjoy running
Going for a jog doesn’t have to be a chore – these mental techniques will make it something you actually look forward to
by Christian Jarrett
Why do so many athletes turn to extreme and unproven remedies?
The widespread use of unproven remedies and products in sport is not only harmful to athletes but also to wider society
by Nick Tiller