The Metaverse and Other Stories
An abridged and semi-serious history and exploration of the meta-social, from cave paintings to 'content'. What it means for Democracy. What it's doing. And what to do about it.
1 - Everything
The end of the world and other possibilities.
The Circuit Breaker
There’s no need for revolution, civil war, an approaching asteroid or an alien invasion to get us to sort ourselves out and change course. A shock to the system can take many forms. And violence is amongst the least effective routes.
The Unity Society
Sometimes civilisation just needs a helping hand.
Working Backwards Towards Better
On the subject of "Belligerent Optimism”, thinking in reverse and the foundation of real, actual, meaningful hope.
The Geometry of Shadows
It was 2am and I was fast asleep the first time it happened. The first time I encountered what authoritarianism felt like first hand.
There was a bang as my front door was