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Dominique Olivier
Dominique Olivier
Of ghost ships and giant squid
Squid could be linked to the demise of many a vessel at sea - and not always of the giant variety. Dominique Olivier tells the story of the Mary Celeste and the many other mysteries that the oceans dish up each year.
Dominique Olivier
In loving memory of the internet
With bots on the rise, algorithms controlling what we see and machine-written content filling in the cracks, is there any space left on the internet for humanity?
Dominique Olivier
How Marvel cracked the universe
In superhero movies, Marvel achieved something extraordinary that Dominique Olivier believes will never be repeated in cinemas - especially not based on the way that DC seems to do things. Get ready for a clash of the titans in storytelling.
Dominique Olivier
Know your worth: Julius Caesar and the Veblen Effect
You may already be familiar with the concept of Veblen goods, but do you know the story of how Julius Caesar made himself seem far more important and valuable thanks to a few pirates? Well, get ready for it, as told by Dominique Olivier.
Dominique Olivier
Cartels, cement and crocodiles – yes, crocodiles
Drugs. Counterfeit goods. Diamonds. Weapons. Sand? As Dominique Olivier explains, cartels will find a way to smuggle just about anything. And sometimes, nature bites back.
Dominique Olivier
Olympic fever and other ailments
With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, there's a rather sh*tty situation brewing in the Seine river. But even that is nowhere near the strangest Olympic story, as Dominique Olivier explains.
Dominique Olivier
Short stories v.01: The future is an AI experiment
Dominique Olivier shares five tales from the world of AI, here to educate, captivate and horrify you. From unethical labour practices to Katy Perry, it's all in here.
Dominique Olivier
What tiny pineapples can tell us about our future
Fresh Del Monte, a global producer of fruits and vegetables, launched a new product in March of this year. Weighing in at an average...
