Seeking refuge in the comic novel
In a world of instability, war, famine and ecological catastrophe, we need funny fiction more than ever
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Small steps towards an alternative reality
Our imagination can shape the way we see the world and then act within it
Taming the four horsemen of the infocalypse
Imposter accounts, lax moderation, extremism and synthetic content could destroy trust in everything we read online
The trials that quietly changed our lives
Testing claims matters more than ever in an age of misinformation, overconfident assertions and unsubstantiated opinions
Is there magic to be found in our everyday surroundings?
Small wonders offer a vital counterpoint to the things that cause us terror and sorrow