The Disastrous Voyage of Satoshi
Last year, three cryptocurrency enthusiasts bought a cruise ship. They named it the Satoshi, and dreamed of starting a floating libertarian utopia. It didn’t work out
Last year, three cryptocurrency enthusiasts bought a cruise ship. They named it the Satoshi, and dreamed of starting a floating libertarian utopia. It didn’t work out
Sophie Elmhirst The Guardian Sep 2021 30min Permalink
The BBL is the fastest growing cosmetic surgery in the world, despite the mounting number of deaths resulting from the procedure. What is driving its astonishing rise?
Sophie Elmhirst Guardian Feb 2021 25min Permalink
After 17 years, the author of the trilogy “His Dark Materials” carries on the story of one of literature’s most indelible heroines.
Sophie Elmhirst New York Times Magazine Oct 2017 10min Permalink
After years of outsourcing, many essential staff work for the NHS without receiving its benefits. In one London hospital, the fight is on for a better deal.
Sophie Elmhirst Guardian Jun 2020 25min Permalink
For decades, one company has ruled the world of tampons. But a new wave of brands has emerged, selling themselves as more ethical, more feminist and more ecological.
Sophie Elmhirst The Guardian Feb 2020 25min Permalink
We aspire to a life without discomfort, without unpleasantness. But what kind of life would that be? It is as hard to imagine a world without pain as a person without sadness: a whole dimension of existence would be missing.
Sophie Elmhirst 1843 Oct 2019 20min Permalink
A profile of an influencer.
Sophie Elmhirst The Economist 1843 Dec 2018 20min Permalink
Heartbreak and heroics at the World Ploughing Championships
Sophie Elmhirst The Guardian Nov 2018 25min Permalink
A profile of casting director Nina Gold.
Sophie Elmhirst The Guardian Apr 2018 25min Permalink
On the insane business of bottled water.
Sophie Elmhirst The Guardian Oct 2016 20min Permalink