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Today presentation of my book at King's College Cambridge, 5.30 Keynes seminar room: www.instagram.com/p/DRZ50AcDBz2/

My new book is out @politybooks.bsky.social
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A Brief History of the Economy A Brief History of the Economy, In this – his last – book, Cohen asks: why is it that economic growth is so central to human history? How did we get to the point that our obsession with growth is jeop...

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Economic growth is the religion of the modern world. How did we get to this point? How did we allow the pursuit of growth to become the apotheosis of human development?
Daniel Cohen takes us on a journey to understand human desire and the registers on which it has expressed itself throughout history

The term 'dogwhistle' seems to be everywhere, with accusations flying in every political direction.

Linguist Deborah Cameron asks: why do we put so much emphasis on words and symbols, and is our faith in the power of language justified?

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Can we unlearn race?

Yes—through neuroplasticity and structural change. The brain rewires, but society must, too.

The Racialized Brain: The Neurosociology of Race and Racism by Rengin Firat is out now in the UK

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True freedom, @andreacapussela.bsky.social writes, arises when no one is subject to another’s will, be that the will of an employer, Big Tech, or the so-called elite.

'The Republic of Innovation' shows how true freedom can foster a more innovative and prosperous society.

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May be of interest to: @digitalchildau.bsky.social
@theguardian.com @vox.com @sonialivingstone.bsky.social @juliuselster.bsky.social
@dugstef.bsky.social
@petamitchell.bsky.social
@michelezappavigna.bsky.social
@doowndonnakim.bsky.social
@platformsnsociety.bsky.social

‘With unmatched expertise and passion, Abidin takes the reader on a fascinating, almost two decades-long anthropological journey to show how children have become #internet famous.’ Andra Siibak

Crystal Abidin’s 'Child Influencers' is out now!

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Marking one month since publication Watch out for some podcast appearances and reviews. Some growing interest amongst journalist - see Ross Douthat in @nytimes.com Also @mattsleat.bsky.social book coming shortly @politybooks.bsky.social (it’s good and it’s different so get both!!!)

Superweak: Thinking in the 21st Century With Laurent de Sutter, philosopher and professor of legal theory at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. This event is co-organized by the U-turnS and the Sciences Po Law and Tech Research Group. For our ...

I'm thrilled to announce the first presentation for my newly translated book #Superweak, out next week with @politybooks.bsky.social. The event will take place @sciencespo.bsky.social on Thursday 27th, 5 pm. I'm much grateful to #JeandAspremont and #RebeccaMignotMahdavi for their invitation.

The Republic of Innovation: A New Political Economy of Freedom The Republic of Innovation: A New Political Economy of Freedom, True freedom, Capussela writes, arises when no one is subject to another’s will, be that the will of an employer, Big Tech, or the so-ca...

My ‘republic’ is out today: www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?b...
Grateful to my editor @iannmalcolm.bsky.social @politybooks.bsky.social (and to @brankomilan.bsky.social @glgerstle.bsky.social)
These are the reviews, as good as they are undeserved:
‘This imaginative and illuminating study ...

The Chauvinist Threat: Russia's War and the West's Response The Chauvinist Threat: Russia's War and the West's Response, An internationally renowned expert on Russia and Eastern Europe with decades of experience in EU-Russia relations, Fischer enriches her ana...

I am overjoyed to announce that the English translation (masterfully done by Catriona Corke) of my book on chauvinism (not only) in Russia is now available @politybooks.bsky.social .

#Russia #Ukraine #Putin #dictatorship #sexism #feminism #war

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After Technocolonialism A panel discussion about the book 'Technocolonialism: when technology for good is harmful' with Helen Kennedy, Jo Littler, Mirca Madianou, Andrea Medrado and Nirmal Puwar.

'After Technocolonialism' - a book panel @mediacomgold.bsky.social to discuss 'Technocolonialism: when technology for good is harmful' published by @politybooks.bsky.social with Helen Kennedy, @andreamedrado.bsky.social Nirmal Puwar & @jolittler.bsky.social November 26th, 5-7pm, all welcome! ⬇️

When Is It OK to Ghost? | KQED We look at how technology that makes it easier to disappear on people has also made ghosting more socially acceptable, despite its emotional toll.

Call-in radio is still haunting the airwaves!
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When Is It OK to Ghost? | KQED We look at how technology that makes it easier to disappear on people has also made ghosting more socially acceptable, despite its emotional toll.

“Ghosting” has become an almost inevitable part of modern life – not just on dating sites, but among friends, family and even professional colleagues. But what’s behind this act of digital disappearance?

Listen to @dominicpettman.bsky.social on @kqednews.kqed.org

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Book review: Empathy and Resistance, by Kristina Lunz Kristina Lunz runs the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy in Germany, and is the author of The Future of Foreign Policy is Feminist. That was a really useful book, and so this follow-up immediately…

“a refreshing message at a time of division and tension”
– The Earthbound Report review 'Empathy and Resistance' by Kristina Lunz

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The greatest books of 2025 Our critics review hundreds of books a year. Here are their favourites from 2025, from fiction and crime to memoir and history

“Read him and, whatever you do, don’t weep.”
The Telegraph @telegraph.co.uk select 'I Suffer Therefore I am' by Pascal Bruckner as one of the Best Books of 2025.

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On a dark wooden counter sits a dark brown paper cup of black coffee with "Yanaka Coffee" & their logo on it. To the left is the slim paperback book with an illustration of a scene of a hill in the countryside. Up against the wall is a Japanese signs saying no outside food

#NowReading2025 SAVING BEAUTY by Byung-chul Han via @politybooks.bsky.social imbibed at Yanaka Coffee #Akabane #赤羽 #Books #Coffee #Philosophy 📚 💙 #BookSky #CoffeeSky

Cruelty: A Cultural History by Wolfgang Müller-Funk. Out today in the UK.

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In this wide-ranging cultural history, Wolfgang Müller-Funk examines the ways in which different thinkers and authors – from Herodotus to Nietzsche, from Seneca to Musil and Koestler – have conceptualized and tried to make sense of a phenomenon we would prefer to ignore.

In a humane world, cruelty should not exist, and yet it has been a feature of our societies since time immemorial. From individual acts of cruelty to systematic torture and mass murder, cruelty has been humanity’s constant companion, attesting to a darker side of human nature.

The Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships The Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships, Engagingly written, and rich with real-world examples, The Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships is a crucial resource for students, researchers, a...

Want a new textbook on the Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships, for less?

Order from @politybooks.bsky.social with code: BRM30 and you’ll get a 30% discount (until end of November). www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?b...

"Pizza is a remarkably adaptable food, it integrates into local cuisines and creates a living dialogue with them."

Read an interview with Luca Cesari, author of The History of Pizza, in @redsauceamerica.bsky.social

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Intimacy can be joyous, but also confusing and socially constrained.

The Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships by Luke Brunning & Natasha McKeever reveals how philosophy can deepen our understanding of how we date, love, have sex, and form relationships.

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A picture of the book The philosophy of love, sex, and relationships on a shelf.

Happy publication day to my new textbook with @nmckeever3.bsky.social

This has been a long time in the making and @politybooks.bsky.social have been fantastic throughout the whole process. 🥂

book covers for Nick Srnicek's Silicon Empires, Maya Ganesh's Auto-Correct and Jonathan W. Y. Gray's Public Data Cultures.

📚🎊✨ yay - joint book launch for @nsrnicek.bsky.social's Silicon Empires, @mayameme.bsky.social's Auto-Correct and my Public Data Cultures, in discussion with @joannazylinska.bsky.social & @noortjem.bsky.social on 3rd Dec, 7-9pm 💜 www.tickettailor.com/events/kings... @politybooks.bsky.social

I am pleased to announce the book Capitalism at the Limit. A Political Ecology of a World in Crisis by Markus Wissen and myself has been published with @politybooks.bsky.social.

🙏🏾 order copies for libraries, review the book, use it in teaching, and disseminate.

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Reimagining Digital ID: Learning from the South | REDID Project A one-day symposium on Digital ID in Global South, refugee and UK contexts, including exhibition launch of drawings by Karen refugees at the Thai-Myanmar border

Last chance to register for the 'Reimagining Digital ID' event @mediacomgold.bsky.social @goldsmithsuol.bsky.social Join the www.redid.net team and other researchers, designers, digital human rights and migrant rights groups to discuss implications of digital ID systems. All welcome, details below ⬇️

They say everybody uses porn. They’re wrong. People don’t use pornography: it uses us. And you don’t have to watch it to be one of its victims.

Jo Bartosch and Robert Jessel expose how the multi-billion-dollar porn industry has humanity gripped in a chokehold.

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