Culture

Our curated articles offering new takes on the big themes and questions in our culture. Plus reviews of books, film, media and experiences. Culture is one of four key themes covered by Seen & Unseen.

Review
  1. AI
  2. Art
A darkened art gallery displays images and screens on three walls.

Art, AI and apocalypse: Michael Takeo Magruder addresses our fears and questions

Jonathan Evens
The digital artist talks about the possibilities and challenges of artificial intelligence.
5min read
Review
  1. AI
  2. Books
A board of experts sit at a table against a conference backdrop.

Are we letting a monster or saviour into the classroom?

Krish Kandiah
Examining Sal Khan’s confidence in artificial intelligence.
5min read
Podcast
  1. Culture
  2. Grenfell disaster
A pianist raises his arms while sitting at a grand piano amid recording equipment.

Seen & Unseen Aloud: new episode

Natalie Garrett
The spiritual potential of Inside Out, the emotional ride through Wild God, and Grenfell as a significant cultural moment.
1min read
Review
  1. Community
  2. Culture
Two middle age rock star brothers pose for the camera in a black and white picture

Oasis: If feuding brothers can get together again, maybe the country can too

Krish Kandiah
Some might say Liam and Noel Gallagher’s reunion is reminiscent of Joseph, Prince of Egypt.
4min read
Events
  1. Culture
  2. Psychology
A person wearing a backpack looks to the sky.

Join Seen & Unseen for our next reader lunch

Nick Jones
Back to school? We're discussing new starts. Thursday 19th September. Book now.
1min read
Article
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
Cartoon characters of emotions at a control desk.

Who’s missing from Inside Out’s internal family?

Henna Cundill
Where Riley’s writers could go next.
5min read
Review
  1. Belief
  2. Culture
A singer, wearing headphones, turns from a microphone in front of him.

Nick Cave’s Wild God challenges a too comfortable culture

Belle Tindall
Eavesdrop on profound discomfort and raw wonder.
7min read
Article
  1. Culture
  2. Politics
Donald Trump gestures with his hands while someone holds a mic in front of him,

To troll or be trolled?

Roger Bretherton
Laughing at others conceals a terror of being laughed at ourselves.
5min read
Podcast
  1. Books
  2. Culture
Paris' Pantheon temple displays a flag and banners.

Seen & Unseen Aloud: publishing, and paganism

Natalie Garrett
Faith's revival in publishing and Graham Tomlin on the choice of faith, secularism and modern paganism.
1min read
Explainer
  1. Belief
  2. Culture
An arm and hand stretch out in front of some, a narrow street is the background.

The questions that nobody can escape

Silvianne and Barnabas Aspray
Seeking answers about beginning, meaning, and of the end, explain why religion refuses to disappear.
7min read
Podcast
  1. Culture
  2. Holidays/vacations
A pair of sunglasses beside a swimming pool.

Seen & Unseen Aloud: summer special

Natalie Garrett
When the journey is the destination; the case for holidays, and getting the best out of downtime.
1min read
Review
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
A cartoon dog family stand in their kitchen

Help for the Heelers

From Mockingbird
The benevolent butterfly effect in Bluey’s season finale.
7min read