Twilight of the Velocipede Typesetting Races before the Age of Linotype
Before Linotype revolutionised typesetting in the 1880s, compositors set texts by hand — and they set them fast. Alex Wright rediscovers the thrilling world of typesetting races, which drew crowds in the thousands, offered huge cash prizes, and helped women "Swifts" fight for workplace equity.
May 13, 2026
On the afternoon of ...
The authors argue that the digital age has led to an increase in manipulative media content, making it crucial for individuals to develop argumentative resilience. They propose the A.R.C., a framework designed to help readers analyze news and information in a principled manner. By focusing on who, what, when, where, and why, the authors aim to equip readers with the skills needed to identify patterns of manipulation and think critically about the information they consume.