How imperialist Jinglism drives UK Crises

In dialogue with poet & academic Fran Lock The following article is a letter response to Fran Lock's essay from 15.05.2020: On flags, fascism, mourning, and the machinery of capitalism, in which I focus primarily on the use of language in collective memory, trauma, Vergangenheitsbewältigung¹ and social change. Dear Fran, It’s easy to forget that …

How Lockdown unlocks us

Sure, none of us chose lockdown and physical isolation. But seriously, how much of our pre-lockdown lifestyles did we consciously choose either? It’s not easy getting out of a rut. We’re creatures of habit. And certain structures and routines genuinely help us manage our personal and professional lives. The problem is when they’re the wrong …