A reflection from someone born after 9/11
On the 20th anniversary of 9/11 Berkeley Squares asks, ‘how enduring will the moment’s legacy be for those born into a world after the first of September?’
Tag Archives: society
The order of anarchism
Anarchism has long been a by-word for a disruptive and destructive minority political movement, but is there more to this thoughtful philosophy? Can there be order within anarchy?
Earth’s most destructive computer virus
It doesn’t take much thought to imagine the possibility of a virus which could change the internet as we know it. Similar incidents have occurred in the past, even if on a smaller scale which show that this could be possible. Lets take a dive into how this could be achievable on the modern internet.
Why the government must focus on happiness
“Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Product” proclaimed Bhutanese King, Jigme Singye Wangchuk of Bhutan, in 1972. Whilst a simple, this statement completely revolutionised governmental policy. Traditionally, governments solely focused on the economy, believing a strong economy enables them to achieve their
Democracy: Losing Faith
Why has the internet age caused many in the west to lose faith in democracy?
Is the West’s housing obsession damaging the economy?
Is the West’s emphasis on home ownership becoming detrimental to its economy? Ben Goree suggests that policies focused on the housing market are not only in need of review but of replacement altogether.
Thoughts from Places: the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp
Peter Savery explores the relevance of Auschwitz to a world that doesn’t seem to have learnt its lessons.
A post-truth world
Are we diving head first into a new era of deception and lies, or is it all just an overreaction? Does being powerful and wealthy give you a greater ability to lie without any consequence?
Sound and Fury
The melting pot erupts as protestors take to the streets. Your Political Editor reports.
A Plea for Pudding
Reading The Guardian often makes me angry. In this case, I was watching it. It didn’t help.
