Trainspotting's Irvine Welsh: We've become 'dumbed down machines'
Published: 7/10/2025

Author Irvine Welsh, famed for 'Trainspotting,' discusses his new book and worries about society's increasing reliance on technology, causing us to become "dumbed down machines." His latest novel, 'Men in Love,' delves into themes of love amidst societal decay, set in the 1980s. Welsh also touches on politics, societal changes, and the importance of music in his creative process as he continues to explore the cultural landscape that inspired his iconic work.