At Life in Our Time, research is not a solitary act but a shared practice. We bring together writers, reviewers, and readers from across regions and disciplines to learn from one another, offer thoughtful feedback, and build ideas collectively. Our publication is free, open, and grounded in rigorous academic standards.

No Paywalls. Just Ideas — and the projects that carry them forward. From open publications to collaborative reviews, LIOT is creating spaces where students and academics can contribute and challenge without barriers. Our work grows through dialogue, not gatekeeping, and every project reflects our belief that knowledge should be accessible, connected, and alive in the world.

Our publications are grouped into clear categories, each reflecting a different way of engaging with ideas. Every piece is developed through a process of reciprocal reviewing and careful editing, grounded in our belief that writing improves through exchange.