Collects short essays from the author that reflect on the changing modern world, touching on such topics as popular culture, politics, being seen, conspiracies, the old and the young, new technologies, mass media, racism, and good manners.

The liquid society -- Turning back the clock -- The old and the young -- Online -- On cell phones -- On conspiracies -- On mass media -- Forms of racism -- On hatred and death -- Religion and philosophy -- A good education -- On books, etc. -- From stupidity to folly.