when music is so bad itβs good
Sometimes music releases can be so horrendously awful that they somehow go full circle and become enjoyable. Is this musical brain rot for the masses? Probably, but I donβt mind. Lil Wayne released βTha Carter VIβ last week and the reviews have beenβ¦wellβ¦mixed, to say the least. The series has been...
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Navigating the surprising religious boom of Gen Zers
Although the evidence is circumstantial and incomplete, many outlets have reported a rise in religious association from Gen Zers, especially young men. Whatβs causing the numbers to rise in both the UK and US and what could this mean for the future? For the last several decades, religious association and...
the pressures of a hot summer
Weβre fast approaching the start of the hot season. With festivals, holidays, nights out and travel aplenty, it can feel like you have to be your best self at all times. The real goal should be to push those pressures away. It might feel hard to believe if youβre currently...
Are Gen Z really that bad with money?
Many publications and experts seem to obsess over Gen Z spending habits, often claiming that young people are more interested in Netflix and Starbucks than they are housing deposits. Is it all just heated conjecture, or is there some truth to these allegations of financial incompetence? Financial struggle is a...
i think this is what they call imposter syndrome
you know it's real when you are who you think you are Iβd say I always wanted to be a writer, but for the sake of honesty, I should admit that I initially hoped my life would look more like a Britney Spears music video βΒ well choreographed,Β
vibe coding + the power of ‘dressing ugly’
i'm different, yeah i'm different Hello and happy Tuesday! This weekβs edition weβre giving you the scoop on βvibe coding,β AIβs increasingly manipulative tactics, the power of positive thinking, and why everyone is dressing on purpose lately. But thatβs not all, of course! Weβre serving up good news, essential Substack reads,...
The Gen Z lawyers and students reforming big law firms
The rigid and overtly traditional business of law is subtly being reshaped by Gen Z lawyers and law students. Billable hours and a culture of overworking are ebbing away in many organisations, as work-life balance and an emphasis on personability come into play. The business of law is serious for a reason, but is there room to make the industry lighter and less reticent for workers and clients alike? Gen...
a tale of two cities
I basically live in both Bristol and London these days, bouncing between either on a monthly basis thanks to the expensive miracle of modern trains. Itβs not exactly how I saw myself existing at nearly thirty, but itβs a typical reality for many younger millennials and Gen Zers. When I was in primary school, most of my class mates would probably have given you the same basic prediction for their...
on the ‘small plates’ scam + learning not to be a hater
is this a tapas restaurant TOO??? Good morning, good afternoon, and good NIGHT! π£οΈ If youβre reading this, it means you made it through the start of another week, so congratulations! To celebrate, weβre serving up another weekly newsletterβ¦ I know, I know - itβs just what you needed. In this edition, weβll explore a wide range of topics, from the rise of (scammy?) small plate restaurants to Gen Zβs baffling approach...
Is the spirit of youth lost on Gen Z?
whatever happened to 'young, wild, and free'? I awoke to the sound of blaringΒ fire alarms, a home invasion, and a construction crew digging up the pavement outside. Wiping sleep from my eyes, it turned out that the fire alarm was my bedside clock, the invasion was my roommate banging on my door to check for signs of life, and the pounding I heard was actually coming from inside my head. The...
