Author: Elle Hunt

In a world where expressing oneself online can lead to backlash, the term “cancel culture” has come under scrutiny. Africa Brooke, author of The Third Perspective, explores how the fear of being misunderstood or cancelled on social media has permeated everyday interactions. Brooke argues that the online environment often lacks nuance and forgiveness, pushing people to self-censor or risk facing public scrutiny. This culture of surveillance can stifle important conversations and perpetuate harmful dynamics. While online activism serves a purpose, Brooke suggests that true change begins with genuine interpersonal connections and thoughtful dialogue offline. By challenging ourselves to understand biases,…

In our daily lives, we often find ourselves wasting precious time on necessary administrative tasks like dealing with tax offices. Last year, taxpayers spent almost 800 years collectively on hold with HM Revenue & Customs, showcasing the inefficiency of government services. The average wait time for those who did reach an adviser was 23 minutes, a significant increase from previous years. This decline in customer service can be attributed to cost-cutting and ineffective management, making simple tasks like cancelling subscriptions or handling online accounts frustrating and time-consuming. The transition to digital services has not lived up to its promise of…