The Thinking Violets

As face masks are becoming mandatory in UK shops for the first time in July 2020, The Thinking Violets look at the recent evidence on the use of face coverings, consider why mask usage has been low in the UK, and share some tips on what makes an effective face mask.

In the first of their Pandemic Specials, The Thinking Violets brainstorm some strategies for coping with the quarantine during the COVID-19 outbreak. Join them as they muse over some tips on how to find calm, boost your mood, add structure to your day, and consume the news mindfully.

The Thinking Violets take a critical look at democracy, as the political system is put to the test in the 21st century. Join them to find out why democracy is a lot like a leaky shower, and to consider the merits of referenda, democratic deadlock, inadequate politicians and the appeal of authoritarianism. 

The Thinking Violets take a light-hearted yet mindful look at the biggest social and political developments of the last decade, and make predictions for the 2020s. Eco-anxiety, ten years of the Conservative government in the UK, and the rise of social media, are locked into their time capsule, alongside some personal resolutions and messages to their future selves. 

Introducing The Thinking Violets - best friends, Mariam and Ariadna, on a mission to detoxify conversations about politics, society and life.