A contemporary definition of freedom is the power to choose what we want to do. The more options, the more autonomy. Our societal interpretations are built on this premise: agency vs. structure. We champion and idolise the idea that agency is the highest good, the mark of a valid and flourishing life. Jobs we choose, … Continue reading The Seduction of Choice: Why life is more than the choices you make
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You know this is weird, right? On recognising, sharing – and perhaps challenging – your familiar
One of the core concepts we talk about in sociology is making the familiar unfamiliar. Familiarity is present countless times in our everyday life. The route to work becomes so familiar that it feels like we don't drive it. The recipe that has been handed down in your family takes no time or effort to … Continue reading You know this is weird, right? On recognising, sharing – and perhaps challenging – your familiar
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