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Why Following Your Ex (or Their New Partner) Online is a Terrible Idea
I get it.
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Laura Dodsworth
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We Need A Cognitive Freedom Movement
Recently, I read a phenomenal article in The Tablet titled ‘Rapid-Onset Political Enlightenment’.
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Laura Dodsworth
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In Our Lifetime: Reflections on Change.
When I posed a question to the Twitterverse, asking what people thought had changed in our lifetime, the replies were swift and sharp.
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Laura Dodsworth
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December 2024

Simplified Logos or Powerful Sigils? How the Magic of Modern Symbols Influences Your Mind.
Logos are everywhere.
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Laura Dodsworth
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‘A Window Into Ladybird Land’ — The Nostalgic World of Helen Day
An interview with the curator of 'The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Artists'.
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Laura Dodsworth
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Conformity or Courage? Why We Obey, When We Resist, and How to Break Free.
Imagine you’re standing in a queue.
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Laura Dodsworth
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November 2024

A Death Knell for Civilisation: Today’s vote is a dark day for Britain.
Today is a dark day for Britain.
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Laura Dodsworth
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The Emperor’s New Ad
A fairytale of naked wokery.
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Laura Dodsworth
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Dog-Free Zones in Wales? We Must Not Let the Tail Wag the Dog
If people from repressive, dog-unfriendly cultures want to live in the UK, they must learn to adapt.
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Laura Dodsworth
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Doublespeak: How Language Becomes a Weapon
My teenage son is at a loose end.
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Laura Dodsworth
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Why Britons Fear Flying the Flag: National Pride, Partisan Politics, and the Rise of 'Cuckoo Flags'
On my recent honeymoon in Chile, I was struck by how often the national flag was displayed from private homes and businesses.
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Laura Dodsworth
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October 2024

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