Culture
Re-Analyzing the Dr. Seuss Study: Context and Comparative Standards
Analysis of Dr. Seuss racism study, evidence for and against claims, publishing bias context, and implications for children’s literature diversity.
Culture
Culture
The Lost Opportunity of Part-Time Jobs for American Men
Discover why restoring good-paying part-time jobs could boost employment for American men. Explore how quality part-time roles might help those facing disabilities, addiction recovery, or transitioning from incarceration, benefiting individuals and communities alike.
Culture
That's just like, your opinion, man
Why we now preface words like “affordable” with “in my opinion.” This short Nautis essay explores how Millennials’ emotional openness and internet outspokenness are reshaping everyday language—placing subjectivity over assumed universality.
Film
The Gospel of Lumon: How Corporations Replace Religion
Explore how Severance’s Lumon Industries blurs the line between corporations and religion. This Nautis essay links Kier Eagan’s cult‑like leadership to real‑world trends: corporate “workism,” prosperity gospel, and religious institutions adopting business tactics.
Culture
The Origins of Christmas: Pagan Traditions That Shaped a Holiday
Delve into the pagan roots of Christmas: this Nautis essay uncovers ancient winter rituals, Yule traditions, and seasonal customs that shaped today’s holiday celebrations.
Culture
The Timeless Legacy of Glashütte
Discover the timeless legacy of Glashütte: this Nautis essay explores how this small German town became a global symbol of precision watchmaking—blending craftsmanship, history, and innovation.
Culture
The Commodification of Intimacy
Intimacy has shifted from private connection to digital commodity. Platforms like OnlyFans promise empowerment yet raise questions of exploitation, trust, and privacy. This essay explores how desire, relationships, and culture are reshaped in the age of commodified intimacy.
Culture
A Fusion of Functionality and Elegance
Driver watches, originally designed for drivers in the early 20th century, blend practicality with unique aesthetics. Their distinctive feature is the tilted dial, allowing drivers to read the time without turning their wrist. This design innovation was crucial for early automobile racers, who needed to keep their hands on the
Culture
The Santos de Cartier Chronograph
In the realm of luxury watches, few names resonate as distinctly as Cartier. Renowned for its rich history of crafting timepieces that combine elegance with innovation, Cartier has remained a beacon of sophistication in the horological world.
Culture
The Essential Goethe: A Deep Dive into the Soul of German Literature
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was one of the greatest writers of the German Romantic period. Matthew Bell is professor of German and comparative literature at King's College London. His books include Goethe’s Naturalistic Anthropology and Melancholia: The Western Malady.
Culture
The 50th Anniversary Folio Society Edition of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas"
Hunter S. Thompson’s acid-laced counterculture classic, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, is given the ultimate collector’s makeover in this 50th anniversary Folio Society edition featuring Ralph Steadman’s original illustrations and an exclusive introduction by David Mamet.
Culture
The Global Consciousness Random Number Generator
The Global Consciousness Project (GCP) was born out of a desire to explore the uncharted territories of human consciousness and its interaction with the physical world, has become a focal point of my personal and professional journey.