Isobel Slocombe

Isobel Slocombe is a writer, editor and journalist based in Bristol and Sheffield. She is fascinated by the intersection of the aesthetic with social culture. Her writing fuses critical theory with social phenomenons and trends that she observes both in person and traversing the digital landscape. 

Latest Work

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What does AI Mean for Creative Industries?

Over a short span of time, artificial intelligence has evolved from a seemingly faraway, slightly futuristic concept to an integrated aspect of contemporary life. Early conceptions of AI were very simple. Programs could
complete menial tasks like solving maths equations or playing chess, but
progress was relatively slow. However, developments have exploded due to
increased funding and access to data. Today, neural networks and chatbots such...
Forge Press •

Cleaning for the Soul: Letting Go of Toxic Habits and Relationships

Amongst the abundance of ‘self-help’ monolith, there is a plethora of content that repeatedly screams: Throw away those toxic friends, toxic habits, toxic relationships with food, toxic relationships with your father, toxic bosses, toxic traits, toxic attachment styles, and toxic preconceptions. The violent focus seems to be on the act of letting go or throwing away, rather than a recognition of what can be salvaged from the mess. Instead of this wasteful rheto...

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