by Thea Burgess | Jun 5, 2026 | Mind & Mortality
Takeaways from Simon Boas’ book A Beginner’s Guide To Dying Context Before I begin, the context surrounding this book is essential. The author, Simon Boas, is not a beginner at dying – in fact, he’s dead. He published the book in his final few weeks before...
by Thea Burgess | May 27, 2026 | Relics
Tracing the evolution of taxidermy from spectacle to science, this piece explores how shifting ethics, materials, and attitudes have reshaped the entire purpose of the timeless craft. Introduction: Taxidermy Across Time The word taxidermy, from the Greek τάξις (taxis)...
by Thea Burgess | May 27, 2026 | Mind & Mortality
In a world obsessed with finding purpose, one absurdist argues the opposite. Through humour, contradiction, and uncomfortable honesty, this interview explores what it means to live fully in a universe that may have no meaning at all. The plane drops. This isn’t...
