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.
2 - Sustainable Democracy
Why it's good and how to keep it.
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.
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
368 Days
It was thirteen years ago yesterday that Hosni Mubarak stepped down as President of Egypt. I was standing right in the middle of Tahrir Square when it happened, and to this day few experiences have had a greater impact on my life.