: How certain privileges and systems operate invisibly in the background.

Author Nuno Soares argues that top management often views food safety "like air" , taking it for granted because "nothing has happened before".

: This "optimistic bias" leads to a dangerous lack of investment in preventative systems. 3. "But Still, Like Air, I'll Rise" (e-flux)

A long-form journal article from e-flux that adapts Maya Angelou’s famous imagery to discuss systemic structures and the invisibility of labor. It examines:

: Profiles of researchers who have successfully "cracked" the professional code of the platform to advance their academic careers. 2. The "Food Safety like air" Mindset (2025)

: Just as we only focus on air when we are underwater and drowning, companies often only prioritize safety protocols during a crisis.

: Long-form research on reimagining air-quality governance treats clean air as a fundamental but mismanaged utility.

: Professional networking is no longer a luxury; it is "like air"—a background necessity for career visibility, collaboration, and funding.