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Weirdism, with Amy Charlotte Kean

A psychosociologist's take on our weird and wonderful world, delving into social norms, evolving culture and the dysfunctional beauty of being human.

Launched 8 months ago


Welcome to what this is.

A newsletter that combines the two most ridiculous things in life: our minds, and society.

Jan 12, 2025•Amy Charlotte Kean


What was interesting last week?

Solstice, justice, and a (shocking!) change of opinion

Jun 22•Amy Charlotte Kean


We need to change how we talk about sick women

(Because whatever it is we're doing right now isn't working.)

Jun 16•Amy Charlotte Kean


Are we witnessing the unaliving of social media?

I deleted TikTok last year.

Jun 8•Amy Charlotte Kean


What was interesting this week?

Petitions, Googles, Female Pleasure and African Feminism

May 31•Amy Charlotte Kean


What the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills can teach us about 'common enemy intimacy'

A study of bullying, malice, envy, and sacrificial lambs.

Mar 22•Amy Charlotte Kean


Gisèle Pelicot proved that women don't need a leader: we just need rage.

(Trigger warning: this post contains details of her case.)

Mar 8•Amy Charlotte Kean


Grief is so silly!

Some important thoughts on quiche, clowns, and crying in M&S.

Feb 22•Amy Charlotte Kean


Someone did something dodgy to me, and I want to talk about it.

(And why it's ok for women to react sometimes.)

Feb 17•Amy Charlotte Kean


The men in Epstein's inbox dehumanised everyone. Including themselves.

Why mortal men who act like Gods are the world's biggest problem

Feb 8•Amy Charlotte Kean


Weirdism, with Amy Charlotte Kean

A psychosociologist's take on our weird and wonderful world, delving into social norms, evolving culture and the dysfunctional beauty of being human.