Our authors

Bastian Heller

Bastian is a general EU explainer who writes beginner-friendly articles about institutions, treaties, elections, policies, and current debates. He aims to make EU affairs less intimidating.

Elowen Parkridge

Elowen is a general society explainer covering social trends, relationships, inequality, communities, identity, and everyday life. She writes for readers who want social issues made clear and relatable.

Linora Finchley

Linora covers consumer finance, credit cards, loans, mortgages, and household debt. She helps readers understand financial products before they sign contracts or take on obligations

Maribel Thornmere

Maribel covers consumer society, status anxiety, shopping habits, advertising, and lifestyle aspiration. She examines how people use consumption to signal identity and security.

Rhea Waverly

Rhea writes about friendship, loneliness, dating culture, social rituals, and emotional connection in modern life. She focuses on the ways people seek closeness under pressure.

Tamsin Brookvale

Tamsin covers consumer trends, retail behavior, lifestyle brands, and changing expectations around convenience, value, and identity. She tracks what people buy and why.

Tobias Crane

Tobias is a general technology explainer covering gadgets, apps, AI tools, internet trends, and digital concepts for broad audiences. He specializes in making complex topics quick to understand