I'm a recovering data scientist, and recent writer.
Feb 24, 2026
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4 min read
The Big Smoke will soon have more Americans than The Big Apple
Feb 17, 2026
7 min read
Democracy killed the Age of Empires, could a new age of imperialism kill democracy
Feb 10, 2026
5 min read
Why are we so compelled to watch the minutia of the news
Feb 3, 2026
6 min read
It's almost ridiculous to suggest that Britain and Canada federate. Except, actually, they should
Jan 27, 2026
13 min read
Even enviably robust political systems can slide into the abyss
Jan 20, 2026
As the world spins, let's all stay silent.
Jan 13, 2026
The health and fitness industry needs to lighten up
Jan 6, 2026
This winter has been a reminder that infections are still a threat.
Nov 25, 2025
It's always worth taking a logic breath
Nov 18, 2025
The US President putting Auntie Beeb in the dock wasn't on anyone's radar
Nov 11, 2025
Call me grumpy, but I hate fireworks. In any case, everyone seems grumpy
Oct 28, 2025
OpenAI's recent announcement on ChatGPT's bluer content is bad news
Oct 21, 2025
There are too many cars on the roads, and they're too big.
Oct 14, 2025
It's time the people's representatives actually resembled the people
Oct 7, 2025
Writers have a discover-ability problem - we're hard to find. We should help each other be seen
Sep 30, 2025
Britain still isn't embracing social mobility
Sep 23, 2025
And the health service really needs them
Sep 16, 2025
I saw more English flags in 40 hours than I had in 40 years.
Sep 9, 2025
So much of the Culture Wars can be blamed on universities. They can also be thanked for international trade
Sep 2, 2025
Spare a thought for the ultimate non-renewable resource
Aug 26, 2025
We have to empower people against tech overreach, not regulate it
Aug 19, 2025
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Children and young people need to be protected online. Britain is going the wrong way about it
Aug 12, 2025
The internet is a strange place to make an impact
Aug 5, 2025
Enfranchising young people makes sense, but only if we accept they're adults
Jul 29, 2025
Climate change requires a collective effort, but one led by the two biggest emitters.
