Ten blogs I read regularly
In the spirit of recommending other good things, a list of other blogs I read regularly. Many of these are far more famous and better-known that my own; a few…
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Against Effective Altruism
Well, not so much 'against' as 'nuanced disagreement', but who wants that in a title? For those who aren't familiar with it, Effective Altruism is a loosely organised movement that…
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2023 Prediction Contest
A prediction contest for 2023, featuring UK politics and economy, global politics and world events and science, the arts and miscellany. Read on to find out more and enter. As…
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No, you are not of ‘greater moral value’
I loathe the expression 'check your privilege' - it serves entirely to silence debate and foster division - but I did have an occasion yesterday when I truly understood the…
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Ten Thinkers that Have Influenced Me
Defining influence is tricky. We have all undoubtedly been influenced by many people; in particular parents, teachers, friends and others we spend time with. Yet when talking with others about…
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Wonkhe: Value for Money for Whom?
Is going to university value for money? In my latest Wonkhe article I look at misalignments between the individual and the state when it comes to assessing value for money,…