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Lordships and parasites

Palme d'Or-WINNER: Modern class distinctions are strongly present in this year's Film from the South opening film Parasite, which is an exuberant and biting social satire one should not know too much about in advance.

The jobs of the future can cure loneliness

AUTOMATION: Technological innovations can create jobs that will satisfy man's inherent social needs

The discomfort of breathing

Our disappointment on social media only stimulates the pursuit of ever more refined manipulation techniques. Detoxification is not the answer, writes Geert Lovink.

Together we are less alone

The competition principle of neoliberalism goes against our nature; it is cooperation that is unique to our species – and cooperation that can save us.

A welcome disturbance

Class struggle, racial segregation, telephone sales and damning reality shows are key elements of Boots Riley's fanciful and satirical debut film, Sorry to Bother You.