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Sedated by James Davies: How Modern Capitalism Shaped the Mental Health Crisis

In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became the UK’s first female Prime Minister, marking a historical shift in the British economic system. This change may be the culprit behind our dwindling mental…

Christmas Capitalism and AI Santa

Christmas. First, a celebration of Jesus’ birth is now the epitome of late-stage capitalism. Copious amounts of food, presents, and booze take centre-stage whilst Bibles rest unopened. Having lost its…

Piracy: An Ethical Crime?

Piracy – the unauthorised use, reproduction, and distribution of another’s content, information or work, customarily only exchanged for monetary gain. It sounds like a crime, right? Well, it is. But…

Doctor Who and Capitalist Realism: Time to Question the Status Quo?

We cannot seem to fathom the idea that aliens might not actually want to invade us. As human beings, living in a capitalist system where gentrification, colonialism and exploitation are…

The real cost of materialism

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By Max Morris-Edwards Capitalism is the general economic and political system that is used worldwide. Between countries, the level of “free-market” varies; it is becoming much less common for a…

Should cosmetic surgery be banned?

**Warning some people may find the following image disturbing** The Big Debate is a regular Badger feature which brings the spirit of competitive debating to the printed page. Two writers…

The culture of emotions

How does society affect the way that we feel and perceive the world? Within this article we attempt to challenge the root of emotionality and social pressures. I can’t imagine…

Howard Pilott: “The environment will force the hand of the world”

It doesn’t feel like the setting for talk of revolution. It’s a rainy day in Lewes, and I’m sat in Howard Pilott’s large open plan kitchen as he stands distractedly…

Books: Meme Wars

Ben Ringshall Meme Wars is the latest edition in a series of publications by Kalle Lasn, the renowned Canadian filmmaker, co-founder of Adbusters Media Foundation, voice of the Occupy Movement…