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Marek Kohn

Marek Kohn is an author and journalist. His most recent book is Turned Out Nice: How the British Isles will Change as the World Heats Up.

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A child in primitive clothing looking at their reflection in a pond inside a cave, surrounded by dry leaves.

essayEvolution

The Neanderthal mind

Troglodytes who couldn’t compete, or humans with complex culture? The mystery of our nearest relatives deepens

Marek Kohn

Two men in traditional Middle Eastern attire chatting with four Southeast Asian tourists in hats sitting on a bench in an outdoor setting.

essayEthics

Us and them

From newborns to nation states, we trust similarity. But does that mean we must hate difference?

Marek Kohn

The underside of a large illuminated bridge at night with a view of the sunset and a distant cityscape in the background.

essayArchitecture

The thousand-year stare

We can build structures that last for centuries, but can we connect with our distant descendants?

Marek Kohn