John Mac Ghlionn

John Mac Ghlionn is a researcher and essayist. His work has been published by the likes of Newsweek, New York Post, Yahoo Finance and Sydney Morning Herald.

Articles from author

Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ is a lie

Trump is aligning himself with those who see endless wars as a feature, not a bug.

7 MIN READ

Real-life Barbie & Ken: plastic surgery and the attempt to redefine beauty

Modern-day philosophers say our idea of "beauty is becoming increasingly visual," with many trying to achieve this with technological and surgical interventions.

9 MIN READ

Real-life Barbie & Ken: plastic surgery and the attempt to redefine beauty

The cryptocurrency enthusiasts who want to bring back the woolly mammoth

Is the whole “let’s bring back the woolly mammoth” more fiction than fact?

9 MIN READ

The cryptocurrency enthusiasts who want to bring back the woolly mammoth

Analysis: Nepal is torn between a generous 'American gift' and China's BRI

This tiny Himalayan nation is caught in the middle of a geopolitical tug-of-war.

8 MIN READ

Analysis: Nepal is torn between a generous 'American gift' and China's BRI

Why investors should be careful about the metaverse real estate boom

Buying parcels of virtual land has become all the rage among “crypto whales,” but if you plan on purchasing property in this strange new world, please exercise caution.

9 MIN READ

Why investors should be careful about the metaverse real estate boom

Sneakerology: What do your sneakers say about you?

The psychology behind our sneaker obsession is fascinating as they are an extension of ourselves, an expression of who we are as individuals.

11 MIN READ

Sneakerology: What do your sneakers say about you?

Are we witnessing the death of American soft power?

The US has been edged off the top spot for its soft power prowess as Germany takes first place in 2021. We examine the reasons behind America's decline.

11 MIN READ

Are we witnessing the death of American soft power?

The return of Donald Trump: bigger and more menacing than ever

The maverick former president is back. And yes, we're gonna need a bigger boat.

10 MIN READ

The return of Donald Trump: bigger and more menacing than ever

Why are professional footballers having heart attacks?

Experts call for a less taxing schedule to ease the pressure off players.

8 MIN READ

Why are professional footballers having heart attacks?

Europe’s biggest tax haven is about to become a cryptocurrency hub

Experts are divided over whether Gibraltar embracing cryptocurrency is based on the country's intent to amass wealth

8 MIN READ

Europe’s biggest tax haven is about to become a cryptocurrency hub