The one-dimensional Left and Right spectrum has become pointless. What could alternative discourse look like?
Category: Politics
Winter Fuel Payments are Economically Necessary
The UK government has made a mistake by cutting winter fuel allowances for pensioners.
North Sea Oil & Gas Are Out, Environmentalism or Not
In the UK there is a lot of disagreement over north sea oil and gas development. Now the economics alone show that fossil fuels are on their way out.
The Petition Ends in a Fizzle
A petition campaign is started. An election is called. A petition campaign is unceremoniously ended.
My Response to the DCMS Statement on Games
This is my response to the UK Government’s statement on the petition to ensure long term playability of purchased games.
Computer Misuse Act Response
A copy of my response to the UK governments call for information on the computer misuse act.
A petition to #BanDRM
I have started a petition to Ban DRM. It has been published today, and I would welcome everyone to sign it.
Single Point of Failure
The coronavirus has impacted the economy. Instead of trying to fix something which can’t support itself, Is now the perfect time to try a new way of working?
Renaming (but not Rewriting) History
In recent days I have seen the UK enter into interesting times on the back of Black Lives Matter protests. Two events caught my eye and got me thinking.
“Smart” Labelling & Legislation
I think the time has come for adapting legislation and applying consumer warning labelling to smart technology. I have a go at explaining how I’d do this
A Letter to Question Time
I often watch Question Time on the BBC. I think its a great idea, but in recent times it seems to be having some problems which I feel impact its effectiveness.
