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.

Column
  1. Character
  2. Confession
On a street, two men confront each other face to face.

‘Yet All Shall Be Forgot?’ Saying sorry has never been more difficult

Roger Bretherton
Acknowledging wrongdoing is vital for any society to flourish. So why do we find it so difficult to apologise, especially online?
8min read
Review
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
Two men stand off against each other, one holds a holstered gun.

Rebel Ridge switches the code on corrupt coppers and body counts

Krish Kandiah
An action movie tackling the all-time low trust in public bodies.
6min read
Interview
  1. Books
  2. Culture
A stern looking football manager stares hard, with a stand of supporters behind him.

Transformer: how Jurgen Klopp gave belief to a team and city

Jonathan Rowlands
Neil Atkinson talks about his new biography of the redemptive Liverpool manager.
10min read
Podcast
  1. Ageing
  2. Culture
Two middle age rock star brothers pose for the camera in a black and white picture

Seen & Unseen Aloud: Britpop, parents and Marvel

Natalie Garrett
Oasis and two Prime Ministers, aging parents, and Deadpool & Wolverine's nihilism.
1min read
Review
  1. AI - Artificial Intelligence
  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 - Artificial Intelligence
  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