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politics

2nd September 2021

It's three (not five... again...) questions this time round from me, including: what makes a 'good' coder, and what happens if you can't differentiate burnout from depression.

Sep 02, 2021 | Tags: politics technology mental health social media

29th October 2020

Only 3 out of 5 this time round. It's a process.

Oct 29, 2020 | Tags: politics technology mental health

10th October 2020

In an attempt to get better at producing content, I present to you a new thing - 5 thoughts in 5 minutes. This week, Apple, the BMJ's report, and some thoughts on the cinema.

Oct 10, 2020 | Tags: politics technology mental health social sector

'Twas the night before the election

Before the end of this Conservative government, and the election, I wanted to jot down some thoughts, and maybe leave you with some things to think about.

Dec 11, 2019 | Tags: elections general election politics

On making an informed decision

Why bother? Politicians and the media seem to do nothing but lie. But that's what makes it all the more important to understand what effects your decision.

Nov 25, 2019 | Tags: general election politics featured

On tactical voting - a reprise

I'm not sure where I stand on tactical voting, but I do know that we should be talking about it.

Nov 05, 2019 | Tags: general election politics tactical voting

Why I’m (Probably) Against Tactical Voting

Wherein I try to resolve my thoughts around tactical voting. Do I succeed? No. But I think it's important to talk about it.

Apr 25, 2017 | Tags: ge2017 general election tactical voting politics voting

The rise and fall of British politics

There's rumours of a coup in Labour. Is that a good thing? Sure - why not...

Jun 20, 2016 | Tags: politics labour elections

On voting in the election

May 22, 2014 | Tags: democracy elections politics voting

On the Election, and Hung Parliaments

What happens when an election gives us a hung parliament? What even is a hung parliament, and how will it affect us? Let's find out...

Apr 27, 2010 | Tags: democracy elections politics voting

general musings

Can too much information be bad?

Jun 25, 2016 | Tags: brexit decision making information overload life

On The X-Files and stereotypes

Mar 07, 2016 | Tags: media racism tv shows x files

Having opinions is a zero-sum game

What do you put on the internet? Does it worry you? Should it?

Nov 25, 2015 | Tags: opinions being online featured

Some thoughts on The Apprentice

Nov 12, 2015 | Tags: business entrepreneurship tv shows

On the prevalence of motivational quotes

Aug 11, 2015 | Tags: business quotes

On what I’ve learned from conferences

May 14, 2015 | Tags: conference enterprise entrepreneurship

What IE taught me about entrepreneurship

Mar 19, 2015 | Tags: media browsers entrepreneurship tech

On the evolution of the written word

I'm something of a stickler for grammar, but increasingly this seems to be less of a concern to people. How does language evolve, and is this a good thing?

Apr 27, 2013 | Tags: english language grammar language ted

On the Enactus UK National Competition

Enactus is a global student society that empowers young people to create social action initiatives all over the world. Every year, the UK holds its National competition. This is what I thought.

Apr 23, 2013 | Tags: enactus entrepreneurship social enterprise students

On rationality, morality, and valuing an individual’s life

You won't be suprised to know that companies value human life all the time. But should they? What is the rationality behind this?

Feb 12, 2011 | Tags: business cost benefit analysis ethics morality featured

technology

2nd September 2021

It's three (not five... again...) questions this time round from me, including: what makes a 'good' coder, and what happens if you can't differentiate burnout from depression.

Sep 02, 2021 | Tags: politics technology mental health social media

29th October 2020

Only 3 out of 5 this time round. It's a process.

Oct 29, 2020 | Tags: politics technology mental health

10th October 2020

In an attempt to get better at producing content, I present to you a new thing - 5 thoughts in 5 minutes. This week, Apple, the BMJ's report, and some thoughts on the cinema.

Oct 10, 2020 | Tags: politics technology mental health social sector

I blog in Markdown now

I flipflop between platforms a lot - this week it's the turn of Jekyll and Markdown

May 28, 2020 | Tags: blogging markdown technology jekyll wordpress medium

This might be the last time you hear me talk about my Chromebook

After 2 years, I’ve decided to move on from my Chromebook. On reflection, would I recommend one? It depends…

Sep 11, 2017 | Tags: chromebook laptop tech featured

Why Twitter is my favourite platform

Apr 29, 2016 | Tags: social media twitter tech

Battle of the netbooks: Lenovo MIIX vs Toshiba Chromebook

Feb 27, 2016 | Tags: chromebook comparison laptop tech

On starting a business with a Chromebook

Oct 03, 2015 | Tags: business chromebook entrepreneurship tech

mental health

2nd September 2021

It's three (not five... again...) questions this time round from me, including: what makes a 'good' coder, and what happens if you can't differentiate burnout from depression.

Sep 02, 2021 | Tags: politics technology mental health social media

29th October 2020

Only 3 out of 5 this time round. It's a process.

Oct 29, 2020 | Tags: politics technology mental health

Open letter to Matt Hancock

A few weeks ago I had what you might call a 'mental health episode'. Getting help for it has not been an easy journey...

Oct 28, 2020

10th October 2020

In an attempt to get better at producing content, I present to you a new thing - 5 thoughts in 5 minutes. This week, Apple, the BMJ's report, and some thoughts on the cinema.

Oct 10, 2020 | Tags: politics technology mental health social sector