Agora Why is it so difficult to face grim realities? Taking painful truths to heart often requires imagining the unimaginable. By Quassim Cassam
Why compelling narratives are the key to political success Labour’s current problem is not that its vision lacks resonance but that it doesn’t have one at all. By Quassim Cassam
Why extremism is a question of psychology, not politics Extremists do not share a viewpoint or an approach, but they do share a mindset. By Quassim Cassam
Why conspiracy theories are deeply dangerous Such beliefs promote extreme political agendas and allow governments to dismiss their critics as cranks. By Quassim Cassam