Redefining the Radical and the Realistic as Time Ticks DownWith the current political discourse so bereft of original or coherent thinking, a reminder there are alternatives and why we need themAug 17, 2022Aug 17, 2022
A Question for those at COP26 — and beyondThe politics, the finance, the science and technology are all important, but the ascendant human qualities will determine our fateOct 5, 20212Oct 5, 20212
If I were the ProvostIf removing the statue is too politically sensitive for Oriel to contemplate, how can they make up for that with bold initiatives?May 28, 2021May 28, 2021
Can Bristol save British politics — and possibly the UK?British politics is moribund and the UK tearing apart. Might Bristol be the place where an alternative model can be trialed?May 16, 2021May 16, 2021
Backwards looking CBI on the wrong side of history over Bristol AirportThe CBI’s decision to support the expansion of Bristol Airport is out of touch with the reality we are now facingFeb 24, 20213Feb 24, 20213
A Christmas Message from DeepMindDeepMind shares its analysis on what it will take for humanity to address the climate and biodiversity crisesDec 24, 20203Dec 24, 20203
We Need To Talk About BorisTwo brief reflections (think of it as a double A side if of a certain age) on what the UK Prime Minister is up to and what we should do…Nov 21, 2020Nov 21, 2020
UK 2020: the bewildered leading the bemusedWhy it is so hard to make sense of what the UK government is up to and what they are telling usOct 4, 20201Oct 4, 20201
Wise Children show us the way with Leadership, Imagination and ResolveWe have all the qualities we need: just not in the right places and in the right quantities — yetAug 25, 2020Aug 25, 2020
Exam Debacle Highlights Secondary Condition Undermining Health of UKJust when we need true leadership, the UK finds itself stuck with incompetents, without even the awareness to recognise their shortcomings.Aug 17, 2020Aug 17, 2020
Fatal DistractionForget the debt and the deficit — reducing emissions is still the critical questionJul 21, 20201Jul 21, 20201
A mountain, a tree and a fork in the roadThings we can teach ourselves and nature can teach us — if we are willing to learnJun 7, 2020Jun 7, 2020
Build Back Better: Powered by LoveHow we might build a new society and economy built around love, what it might look like and how to get thereMay 24, 2020May 24, 2020
Telling it how it is — and could beCovid-19 is no Black Swan, it has long been awaited. But it has broken the mould, opening up a liminal space in which to embrace changeMay 13, 2020May 13, 2020
Making Sense of MoneyAnother day, another ‘oh dear, oh dear, how will the government ever pay off the debts it’s running up’ story. Here’s why it’s no biggie.May 8, 2020May 8, 2020
Good Health, Good Work, Good LivingJob losses can be gains. They must not be the excuse to stick with the old destructive systemMay 4, 20201May 4, 20201
Heroes or Neroes: what will my Generation be?Those in positions of power now have lived in affluent and peaceful times. Will we step up now so our descendants may be so lucky?Apr 28, 20201Apr 28, 20201
