“Conscious Capitalism”: Can Commerce Save the World?
Cutting through the clutter.
Is this union of capitalism and philanthropy sustainable? Will it merely distract consumers from economic disparities that cannot be remedied by shoes or eyeglasses?
Essays
The Death of the Solitary Author
On writing in the digital age.
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Authors—once permitted to sit in their hovel and emerge once a year for a writer’s festival—have become social entities.
Lessons From an Immortal Jellyfish
Do you really want to live forever?
This tiny jellyfish managed to sidestep death and achieve what so many centuries of human culture have romanticized: immortality.
Joey Gollish, Mr. Saturday, and the General Theory of Coolness
How streetwear deals with its history, influence, and effects on the work of the individual.
In the saturated streetwear market, HXOUSE’s own Joey Gollish and his signature label, Mr. Saturday, have found sustainable success.
The Many Red Flags of Cannabis-for-Women Culture
Panacea, interrupted.
How effective are these cannabis-oriented solutions, really? And are companies pink-washing issues to sell women more products?
What’s at Stake in the Race for Digital Education?
Saved by the cell.
During the ongoing COVID pandemic, we as a society have had to come to terms with the problems and opportunities of digital learning.
Why Should We Speak and Teach Our Children Foreign Languages?
Polyglotism.
NUVO Thoughts: Two is better than one; indeed three is better than two. When we are referring to languages, that is. Knowing more is proven to be good for our health, strengthens our cognitive abilities, and is also said to slow down the progression of degenerative diseases.
Canadian Urban Legends: The Flaming Ghost Ship of Prince Edward Island
Haunted waters.
The residents of Prince Edward Island are no strangers to ghost stories. The small Atlantic province, with its rocky shores and unpredictable waters, is perfectly positioned for tales of phantom ships, sea monsters, buried treasure, and haunted lighthouses.
Living as an American in BC During COVID
Fish out of water.
As I hunkered down to work from my apartment in East Vancouver, my mind started to turn more often toward the country where I was born. I understand that many Canadians are inundated by the American news cycle, and for the first time in my life I have received a sustained view of my birthplace from the outside
