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Every corner of the multiverse
When I say “science fiction”, some people may think of socially awkward boys with pale skin, Hollywood blockbusters where characterisation is sacrificed for special effects, or pure escapism that ignores the grim realities of the world we live in. Personally, I go for the intersection of philosophy, politics and popular culture. Like the dystopian critique…
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The Arcade Fire, Transgender, Privilege and Voice
The new Arcade Fire video, for the song We Exist, features Andrew Garfield as a trans woman (or a man who likes cross-dressing). I hadn’t seen it until a Facebook friend posted a link to an article by Tom Hawking on culture website Flavorwire, Arcade Fire Have Nothing to Say About the Transgender Experience. Accompanying the link…
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Teenage Hornbag
Sex. Fun, yes – most of the time. But let’s not forget that cross-gender intercourse can lead to pregnancy, even in teenagers. Love0 Share Tweet Share Pin