Is there a difference between patriotism and nationalism? Which one spurred Idi Amin into controlling Uganda? How have notions of gender played out in popular media over the last decade? Do rural livelihoods still hold a future today? As a 17-year-old, these are some of the questions I explore through ‘the unco project’. This book is a collection of my analytical essays and reviews on different topics under the overarching themes of: History and Politics; the Environment; and Society through Media So whether you’re 17 or 70, come along with me on this exploratory journey;to analyse the world around me, as I see it, today.