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Empty pews and oceanic feelings: Gen Z’s search for a secular god

Unpacking the irrationality of disgust

Best Of 2025: On the map

Put down the razor: Reflections on body hair, feminism and the politics of the personal

The Soup Chronicles: A comprehensive guide to the perfect vegetable soup

The Diversity Hire: the radical act of self-denial