“The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell is a captivating exploration into the mechanisms behind epidemics and social change. Published in 2000, this book has become a seminal work in understanding how small actions can lead to large-scale transformations in society. Gladwell draws from a diverse range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, and marketing to unravel […]

British celebrity Jamie Oliver has withdrawn his recent children’s book, ‘Billy and the Epic Escape’, from the market after facing intense backlash for its portrayal of Indigenous Australians. The book released earlier this year was criticized for a subplot featuring an Aboriginal girl in foster care who is kidnapped by a villain. Critics claimed that […]

Each year, Oxford Languages delves into the evolving English lexicon, pinpointing words and expressions that encapsulate the spirit of the past twelve months. For 2024, the chosen term is ‘brain rot,’ an expression that reflects growing anxieties about the mental toll of consuming trivial and unchallenging online content. Defined by Oxford as “the supposed deterioration […]