Film
As I watched yet another episode of Severance, I found myself unsettled—not just by its eerie world but by how familiar it felt. Lumon Industries is no ordinary company; it is a cathedral cloaked in fluorescent lights. Its founder, Kier Eagan, looms like a prophet whose words are scripture,
Culture
Long before Christianity, winter celebrations across Europe revolved around the solstice, marking renewal, fertility, and cosmic balance. These pre-Christian traditions provided the foundation for many customs now synonymous with Christmas, blending mythology, agricultural rituals, and ancient beliefs. Pre-Christian Winter Solstice Celebrations The winter solstice, the year's shortest day
Culture
In a quiet valley within the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) of Saxony, Germany, lies the small town of Glashütte, a place revered among watch enthusiasts worldwide. Though the region was once primarily known for mining, it has become an undisputed epicenter of German watchmaking. The town’s transformation from a struggling
Culture
In the quiet corners of the digital age, a profound shift has taken place—a recalibration of intimacy, now distilled into the commodity of pixels and screens.
Culture
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
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
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
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 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.
Culture
Alright, buckle up 'cause I'm about to take you on a wild ride through the wacky world of music - and I ain't just talkin' about your average chart-topper. Ever heard of Adriano Celentano's "Prisencolinensinainciusol"? Yeah, that's a
Culture
So, you're wandering into the realm of Franz Kafka's The Castle, an enigmatic and thought-provoking novel that pulls you in like quicksand.
Mind
In the captivating book Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke, we're introduced to the idea that the uncertainty we face in life is not something to fear, but rather an opportunity to hone our decision-making skills.