Books
Over the summer I started reading Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture by Kyle Chayka. The book assesses how algorithms have skewed and skewered out culture. More on that in a future issue. Filterworld helped me create awareness about my existence as someone who has grown up with the internet as
Opinion
The Israeli and Palestinian societies at Imperial reflect on their experiences over the past two years.
Film & TV
A war film that wins technical battles but loses the emotional war
Environment
Imperial Climate Action compiled a database of ties between fossil fuel companies and the College
Culture
...And the death of the muse
Science
Sea shells aren’t just waste or decoration: from biomaterials to construction, they offer serious opportunities in sustainability and innovation.
Science
Imperial’s Psychedelic Research Centre explores the use of psychedelics for several mental health conditions
Business
Himanshu Sharma, Head of Investment at Theia Ventures, tells Felix about India’s unique clean tech investment ecosystem and how aspiring VCs can succeed in the space.
News
Three graduands displayed banners condemning the alleged involvement of Imperial in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza during the graduation ceremony of Commemoration Day, on Wednesday 8th October. In three separate incidents, the activists took out messages concealed in their robes onstage, and were swiftly forced off the graduation stage by
Science
Kidney with modified O-blood type transplanted into a human for the first time
Food
Perfect if you are in a rush!
Issue 1877
From McBurritos to Vuitton’s Kusama dots, exploring the ways that make global feel more local