I write about Technology, Philosophy, Economics and Basic Income
I sometimes write for OneZero, Debugger, Marker and Basic Income (see below), but most of my stories can be found in my own publications.
But we can choose its price
When I was young, my best friend — some years older than me — was killed whilst competing in a motorsport event.
To me, he was a hero — not because of how he died, but because of how he lived. Decent. Thoughtful. Principled. Eloquent. Inspirational. Generous. Kind. He was…
On this day, we celebrate our freedom.
Today, we live in a prosperous, thriving economy. Employers pay well and treat their workers with respect. Workers take pride in their work. Job satisfaction is at record levels. Productivity is at record levels. Living standards are higher than ever before.
The days when people were forced to work for…
Don’t be down, Mrs Brown. You’ve fallen for a logical fallacy.
“Space is big,” Douglas Adams once wrote, quoting his fictional reference work, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. But it can be extremely unsettling — even dangerous — to appreciate just how big it is.
To illustrate this point, Adams invented the idea of the Total Perspective Vortex. This is…
A short time ago, in a memorabilia store far, far away, a provocative sign led to a fascinating confrontation.
I recently read a news article about a woman (she self-identified as a ‘trans woman’) who entered a Stars Wars memorabilia store in Washington State, USA, to complain to the owner about a sign in his store. …
But I’m not sure if anyone will believe me
I’m only counting reads by paying subscribers. But one of my stories is indeed making me $8 per read. And that $8 per read is not a freak one-off figure. It’s an average over a week, for a story that received nearly a thousand views. In fact, the average was…
Transgender rights and gender confusions
Wi spa protests demonstrate the importance of free speech
You may have read a news story about the Wi Spa protests in California. A customer was said to be livid about a trans woman being allowed in a women-only steam room. A video of her complaining to staff was shared online.
She is reported to have said,
So, it’s…
Will it lead to a more caring future society?
Basic Income was a widespread topic of discussion before the Covid-19 pandemic began. This crisis, however, may encourage people to look more favourably on the idea. There are a number of possible reasons for this.
We’re all vulnerable. The pandemic proves it.
Before the pandemic, some people with seemingly secure jobs or successful businesses were extremely disparaging…
What happens to minimalism when you have kids?
Minimalism isn’t just about having less stuff, but having less stuff is usually a big part of it. And I can totally see how having less stuff can be great for adults. But what about children?
If you go out shopping with small children, you soon appreciate what enormous joy…
