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05
Dec
Feild Notes Weekly Round Up 05 Dec 25

Field Notes Weekly: Clarity, Football and The Ways We Cope

A weekly round-up from Field Notes on clear thinking, World Cup 2026, Venezuela’s crisis, analogue life, London culture and our quiet dependence on oil.
3 min read
03
Dec
The role of AI in society

Life Skills: When Technology Starts Thinking for Us

A reflective essay on AI, lost skills and why intuition still matters, told through Army memories and the story of the Vulcan 607 mission.
4 min read
03
Dec
Speaking out on mental health

Mental Health Hack: It’s Essential To Ask For Help

Veteran writer Woz explains why he turned to Op Courage, challenging mental health stigma and encouraging honest conversations and support.
5 min read
02
Dec
Getting ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw

FIFA World Cup 2026: Who is The Tournament Really for?

A Field Notes reflection on the FIFA World Cup 2026: soaring costs, long-haul travel and sustainability spin, and what it all means for ordinary fans.
6 min read
01
Dec
Venezuela this Christmas time

Spotlight: Christmas, Lonely Venezuela and the Fragile Comfort We Crave

A Christmas field note linking Berlin 1987, Britain’s cost of living, Venezuela’s hyperinflation and Trump-era power politics with Russia and China.
6 min read
30
Nov
and old camera and an old video

A Reflective Look Back at the Interesting Analogue World

A grounded reflection on life before digital. Lessons from 35mm film, VHS, Morse Code and the analogue world that help us slow down and see more clearly today.
5 min read
30
Nov
Cover image for Introducing The Clear Thinking Handbook, featuring the Field Notes for Modern Life branding.

Introducing The Clear Thinking Handbook

Introducing The Clear Thinking Handbook. A practical, human guide to finding calm and clarity in a noisy world. Simple tools to help you stay steady every day.
2 min read
29
Nov
From HMS Belfast to the Tower of London, a retired warship and an ancient fortress watching the same restless river.

London Culture: Insider Field Notes From The Vibrant City

Discover London culture through insider field notes: walks along the Thames, HMS Belfast, the Tower and everyday city moments, updated with photos and stories.
2 min read
29
Nov
a look at alternative energy sources

Field Notes Essay: The Myth Of The Simple Transition

A grounded look at why the energy transition is harder than people claim, and how our everyday habits keep us more dependent on oil than we realise.
4 min read
28
Nov
thinking about the struggles with the war in Ukraine

Fight for Survival: Ukraine Changed the Way I See War

A fictional first night of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and a reflection on remembrance, attention, and how close this war really is to our lives.
9 min read