The neighbor’s rooster shows no mercy. Around four in the morning, it declares the start of the day with such determination that I’ve devised several theoretical plans to silence it. Time will tell if theory ever turns into practice. I try to snooze a little longer, but soon the bells of a nearby Hindu temple […]

During the early months of the year, I have spent a lot of time scouring bars. Not so much drinking, but listening to conversations. I am studying how adults learn and construct their understanding of society in informal everyday spaces—one of the most interesting examples being the different “bar parliaments” that gather in bars, cafés […]