Archive - Cultural Tendencies

I don't care if you marry your toaster...

...but if you do, Sweden should not be the dreamy wedding destination of your choice.

Oct 31 •

April 2024

Elizabeth Gilbert smashed my window and now my Spotify playlist is a mess

How do you choose which books to read, movies to watch, or music to listen to? Nostalgia and recommendations? Sure. But, have you ever challenged your…

Apr 27 •

AI doesn't care if you're for or against it, neither should you

AI is not only a technical, creative, or educational issue. It's all of those things and many more, so we need to discuss it better. Here's two great…

Apr 14

Have you prepared an epic soundtrack for your funeral?

50 per cent of all Swedes have not considered what music they want at their funeral. That means relatives with no taste in music will choose for them…

Apr 7 •

March 2024

Was it just the '70s, or did my parents try to kill me?

Do you fancy a bit of true crime? If so, I have a case for you to crack. The main question is this: Was it just the '70s, or did my parents try to kill…

Mar 31 •

My annoying habit

I have an annoying habit. At least, that's what my wife, my cats, the dog, colleagues, and several random strangers on the train tell me. And, both…

Mar 24 •

What Elon Musk could learn from Ramesses III

If Ramesses III, divine god-king of ancient Egypt, had to give in to his workers demands, Elon Musk's chances of besting his are slim. Ultimately, key…

Mar 17 •

Thinking about history can lead to FOMO mortis

Some (wo)men think a lot about the Roman Empire and so should you. A word of warning, though. Too much thinking about history can lead to severe FOMO…

Mar 17 •

The noble art of "loofing"

My dog has a reputation of being a bit aloof. I don't think he's aloof at all. I think he is a bloody genius and that we should all follow his example…

Mar 17 •

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