Little Atoms top stories (and some you may have missed)

Here’s our round up of Little Atom's top stories this week

1. Anti-Semitism is in the very marrow of conspiracy theory

Scott Wood examines the Internet’s reaction to the incidents and uncovers the real driving force behind the conspiracies.

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2. Holocaust Memorial Day: why we remember

By Padraig Reidy

A reminder as to why we mark the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp, and it’s not for our own redemption.

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3. Have the Conservatives lost faith in the City?

By Brendan Maton

A barely-noticed change in how the UK government handles its money could have big repercussions for the wolves of Wall Street

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4. Edward Slingerland: the power of spontaneity

Little Atoms had the privilege of speaking to Edward Slingerland, an internationally recognised expert in both early Chinese thought and the links between cognitive science and the humanities, about his new book Trying Not to Try: The Ancient Art of Effortlessness and the Surprising Power of Spontaneity

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5. Why the Oscars matter

By Chris Blohm

As we step into awards season, Chris Blohm breaks down what the Oscars actually mean for cinema goers and what role they play in supporting the films we love.

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