{"title":"Considered Reads","description":"\u003cp\u003eA break from the news cycle. The magazines here are made to think about the world properly – they take their time with the big questions and let the answers come. It’s the kind of reading that stays with you, long after you’ve put it down.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"delayed-gratification-issue-61","title":"Delayed Gratification Issue 61","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking a look back at recent news headlines, both serious and more light-hearted, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelayed Gratification\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a quarterly magazine that celebrates slow journalism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grabbed us about this issue…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssue 61 covers events from October to December 2025. 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This issue looks at the journey from childhood to adulthood, considering what might help shape a more positive future. We particularly enjoyed the cover story, which explores how a basic income for Ireland’s artists has supported both its economy and creative industries. If you’re interested in education, there’s also a piece on a scheme helping children better understand democracy while strengthening school life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho’s \u003cem\u003ePositive News\u003c\/em\u003e for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePositive News\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one to reach for when you want to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. It brings together stories focused on social and environmental change, highlighting the people and ideas behind them. 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