In Praise of Negativity Bias It’s the things and people that offer pushback that make personal achievement possible and meaningful. It’s the knots that drive us to comb. Iona Italia 1 Jul 2024 · 5 min read
Imposing Order on Grief Rob Henderson's 'Troubled' is a disjointed book, but provides valuable testimony to the importance of a stable childhood. Iona Italia 22 May 2024 · 23 min read
The Extraordinary Life of Tom Nash “The deep end is the best place to learn to swim.” Iona Italia 17 Oct 2023 · 19 min read
Ending the Hunger Games New pharmaceuticals appear to offer a genuine solution to the problem of excess appetite, that uncontrollable urge to eat more than we need to that keeps so many of us fat. Iona Italia 7 Sep 2023 · 25 min read
Beware Barbie: Quillette Cetera Episode 13 In an attempt to be provocative, the film rehashes old feminst tropes reminiscent of the 1970s. Zoe Booth / Iona Italia 13 Aug 2023 · 2 min read
Embracing the Passion and Perfection of Chess While claims of skill transfer may be overblown, there is still benefit to be had in the tiny, claustrophobic world of the game. Iona Italia 20 May 2023 · 12 min read
Roald Dahl and the Ethics of Art The urge to censor is based on a misunderstanding of what makes literature valuable. Iona Italia 21 Feb 2023 · 12 min read
