Aeon Articles

Africa’s cultural landmarks: rock-hewn churches of Tigray, Ethiopia Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) Ascend steep cliffs to discover Ethiopia’s ancient churches carved into rock, still serving as places of worship today - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon

Why love matters most Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) For Iris Murdoch, morality is not about duties and rules but stopping our ego fantasies and attending to others with love - by Cathy Mason Read at Aeon

Bridging the gap Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) In this layered portrait, an artist reflects on the complex reality of living with the distressing voice in her head - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon

The secret Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) At the heart of surfing, whether you’re a kook or a famous charger, is the pursuit of moments so pure they clean you out - by M M Owen Read at Aeon

The incompleteness of ethics Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) Many hope that AI will discover ethical truths. But as Gödel shows, deciding what is right will always be our burden - by Elad Uzan Read at Aeon

A simple shift in focus Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) Life is often experienced as a demanding, ongoing story. But with a little practice, a new space opens for peaceful presence - by James Carmody Read at Aeon

Hotline 1998 Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) In the face of government denial, this powerful film reveals the devastating gendered violence of Indonesia’s 1998 riots - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon

Should knowledge be free? Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) Should it be possible to own an idea? The debate around intellectual property has deep roots in the history of philosophy - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon

The rewards of ruin Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) Societal downfalls loom large in history and popular culture but, for the 99 per cent, collapse often had its upsides - by Luke Kemp Read at Aeon

Joris Hoefnagel: the artist who painted bugs like jewels Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) The little-known painter who found beauty in bugs, transforming pests into wondrous creatures and works of art - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon

To build a nest Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) Throughout the animal kingdom, the parents of newborns must strive to create snug sanctuaries in a hazardous world - by Helen Jukes Read at Aeon

A life in Zen Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) Growing up in countercultural California, ‘enlightenment’ had real glamour. But decades of practice have changed my mind - by Anshi Zachary Smith Read at Aeon

The story of Malcom X Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) Alex Haley co-wrote The Autobiography of Malcolm X but Haley left out some profound elements of Malcolm’s political thought - by Alex White Read at Aeon

A film is a goodbye that never ends Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) How do you say goodbye to a beloved dog who will never understand what that means? A meditation on the limits of language - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon

Geographies of racial capitalism with Ruth Wilson Gilmore Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) The systems that make people unfree are deeply intertwined. This prison abolitionist dares to envision real alternatives - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon

How to run the world Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) We need new forms of global diplomacy to transcend the current pathetic bargaining of national and commercial interests - by David Van Reybrouck Read at Aeon

Spider divination Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) Life is complicated. In Cameroon, initiated diviners read the messages of spiders to untangle possible futures - by David Zeitlyn Read at Aeon

The physics of dissonance Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) Dissonance and harmony might seem straightforward, but a deep dive into the physics reveals their delightful complexity - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon

Beyond food and people Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) Nietzsche shows us how to embrace our connection with nature – without denying its essential conflict, strife and suffering - by Nicholas E Low Read at Aeon

Rivers of galaxies Aeon | a world of ideas (RSS) What is the shape of the Universe? The answer might be found in the most unassuming places here on Earth - by Mark Neyrinck Read at Aeon