The world we live in
Ever wonder how social media is shaping us, or what the future of work looks like? From the politics of identity to the impact of architecture, we've got it covered. This Collection is a deep dive into the forces and trends that are redefining our lives—be it love, work, or the environment. Crafted by experts but easy to digest, this Collection is your ultimate guide to contemporary society.




A Decade of Dating Apps
Today in Focus, Nosheen Iqbal, Michael Safi, Emily Witt

Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit
Mary-Frances Winters

Feminism, Interrupted
Lola Olufemi

Let's Talk About Gender
The Ezra Klein Show, Kathryn Bond Stockton

Lost in Work: Escaping Capitalism
Amelia Horgan

Queer City: Gay London from the Romans to the Present Day
Peter Ackroyd

Social Media: How Media Got Social
Tama Leaver, Gwyneth Peaty, Curtin University

The Climate Book
Greta Thunberg

The Exponential Age
Azeem Azhar

The Future Is Faster than You Think
Peter H. Diamandis et al.

The Politics of Waking Up
Indra Adnan, Christopher Burrows

Welcome to Your World
Sarah Williams Goldhagen

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