Life Inc: How the World Became a Corporation and How to Take it Back by Douglas Rushkoff
Michael Bywater takes on the corporations with Douglas Rushkoff
Culture
Rhythm rites
Crispin Robinson explains why he has become initiated in an Afro-Cuban drumming cult
Shock and bore
New Humanist prides itself on tracking down and exposing charlatans and cultists. But when they are as bizarre as Genesis P-Orridge, even our nerve failed. So we sent Fiona Russell…
Film review: Brüno
Sacha Baron Cohen's latest has its flaws. But it's still hilarious, says Fred Rowson
What kind of humanist are you?
Are you hardline or happy, hedonist or hounded? Answer the questions below and find out how far your personality suits your philosophy
Good books?
What can humanist parents use in the battle against religious indoctrination? Danny Postel investigates
Film review: Angels & Demons
Could the latest Dan Brown blockbuster be the best film of the year so far? asks Fred Rowson
Which Pope Am I?
Thinking of taking the reins in Vatican City? Wondering how your Papacy might pan out? Size up your Christian credentials by taking our exclusive personality test (Devised by Christina Martin)
Pimping Ida
The real missing link in the Ida story is that between modern science and PR, says Kenan Malik
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
Philip Womack is blown away by Hilary Mantel's historical epic