The Sniff Test
Simon MaughanChallenging popular theories in culture and politics.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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The Stories That Shape Us
The Next Generation
What were your favourite childhood tales? What stories did you share with your children? You can be sure they remember them and have absorbed the messages.
My favourite was Goldilocks and the Three Bears. It teache...
Nigel Farage's Credibility Problem
The Politics of Ridicule
Political careers end in death or failure. This is a consequence of what the Greeks called hubris or the assumption of Godlike status. We use it to mean an ego that blinds you to common sense.
This week, hosti...
The Death of the Republic
Yes and No
America turned 250 last week, in case you hadn’t heard. The commentary I read was celebratory and optimistic, in keeping with the country’s culture. Current troubles were compared with historical struggles, and the conclusio...
Brexit, Burnham and Bloody Hot
Stuff and Nonsense
It’s ten years since the Brexit referendum asked the electorate a simple question with complicated answers. It also asked politicians an unfamiliar question – who wants it more?
Brexit was a passion project. For Far...
The Longevity Industry's Unexpected Rival
Longevity and Weight Loss
It’s almost two years since I wrote about the Science and Ethics of Ageing. It remains one of my most popular and revisited posts. It was based on the work of David Sinclair and his book and podcast Lifespan....
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