Arts and Minds

Fossil Fools – Consumed by Aja Barber

In this episode, co-hosts Emma and Daisy explore the hidden costs of fast fashion, discussing where your clothes come from, how they contribute to environmental harm, and, importantly, what you can do about it. In a world flooded with climate news and endless content ripe for doomscrolling, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—so we’re here to sift through it for you.
Emma is a PhD researcher in Environmental Humanities at Bath Spa University and the University of Bristol and Daisy is a professional in the UK fashion industry. 
Key Topics:
The environmental impact of fast fashion
The role of academia and activism in climate advocacy
How you can do your part for the planet.
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Further Reading:
Consumed by Aja Barber
Rotten River: life on one of the world’s most polluted waterways (The Guardian)
The True Cost Movie
Other links:
Fashion Revolution
Love Your Clothes
Love Fashion Hate Sweatshops

Remembering Objects - Art, Protest, and Memory in Chile

Sebastian Bustamante explores the history of Chile’s dictatorship through an empty milk container held in the Memory and Human Rights Museum in Santiago. This object serves as a symbol of protest and political activism during Augusto Pinochet’s rule (1973-1990). The episode highlights the use of art and activism to challenge the regime and draws parallels between historical and contemporary movements.

Embodied Pathways - Mindfulness, Neuroscience, and the Art of Attention

In this episode, Emily Wilkinson is joined by Dr. Tamara Russell, a neuroscientist, psychologist, mindfulness expert, and martial artist. Together, they explore how mindfulness and the brain's attention networks influence our movement, choices, and ability to focus. This episode dives deep into the metaphor of 'Desire Lines'—the unseen paths we take in life—and how these concepts relate to neuroscience, mindfulness, and our environment.

Cornish Talks – Linguistic Landscapes

Katy and Kensa dive into the world of Cornish Linguistic Landscapes, discussing the visibility of the Cornish language in public spaces and its cultural significance. Drawing on their research, they examine how language revitalisation efforts are shaping Cornwall’s landscape and identity today.

In Demand – Is Independent Cinema Thriving or Surviving?

In this introductory episode, Tara Judah is joined by Dr. Peter Walsh, co-founder and co-director of South West Silents. Together, they discuss the changing role of independent film exhibition in the UK and how passion can grow into and shape audience development strategies. With a critical eye on the current media landscape, they examine the ways independent film is thriving, or merely surviving, amidst economic pressures and shifting audience behaviours.