Illustration: Eliia Barbieri/The Guardian Illustration: Eliia Barbieri/The Guardian The big ideaHuman rights This article is more than 7 months old The big idea: why we need human rights now more than ever This article is more than 7 months old In an age of climate crisis and AI, equal treatment is nothing less than essential … Read more
Illustration: Elia Barbieri/The Guardian Illustration: Elia Barbieri/The Guardian The big ideaBusiness and finance books This article is more than 6 months old What does progress look like on a planet at its limit? This article is more than 6 months old Putting endless growth above our wellbeing and the environment is no longer viable Kate … Read more
Illustration: Elia Barbieri/The Guardian Illustration: Elia Barbieri/The Guardian The big ideaPsychology This article is more than 6 months old The big idea: the simple trick that can sabotage your critical thinking This article is more than 6 months old Influencers and politicians use snappy cliches to get you on side – but you can fight … Read more
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