United Kingdom

Politics or Evidence? UK government’s case for banning under-16s from social media

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I don’t understand why the UK government has decided to press ahead with a ban on social media for under-16s when the government’s own research briefing appears far more cautious. In the House of Commons Library briefing, Proposals to ban social media for children (pages 17–19), the evidence presented does not appear to support a … Read more

In Britain, the technology we depend on is mostly owned by other countries. Why are we not talking about this?

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Most people understand why Britain imports food, energy, and manufactured goods. We cannot produce everything ourselves. But there is another form of dependence that receives far less attention. Increasingly, the technologies that power our economy, our communications, our defence, our scientific research, and even our government services are owned and controlled by companies based in … Read more

Beyond Ethnicity: Judging people by their contribution, not their ancestry

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In recent years, ethnicity and heritage have become increasingly prominent in public discourse. Questions of identity, belonging, and ancestry dominate political debates, social media arguments, and even discussions within families. While understanding our heritage can be valuable, there is a growing danger in placing too much emphasis on ethnicity as a defining feature of who … Read more

Welcome to the Era of Experience by David Silver (Ineffable Intelligence)

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Ex-Deepmind, David Silver – founder of Ineffable Intelligence, published (along with Richard Sutton), in 2025, a paper titled “Welcome to the Era of Experience”. In it he outlines a compelling thesis: that the next frontier of AI won’t be built primarily on static human data, but on agents that learn continuously from experience i.e. self-improving … Read more

UK housing solution – affordable sustainable cabin living

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The UK housing debate remains stuck in a loop. Politicians, developers and commentators repeatedly argue that the crisis is simply about building more homes. But the evidence increasingly shows that the real issue is affordability, and continuing to build traditional housing in traditional ways will not solve it. According to the Office for National Statistics, … Read more

Britain at a crossroads: Reclaiming growth, influence, and global relevance

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Britain stands at a defining moment in its modern history. Once recognised as a nation that shaped global trade, diplomacy, and innovation, Britain now faces an uncomfortable question: are we still looking forward, or are we becoming trapped in nostalgia and reactive policymaking? Across the world, the pace of technological, economic, and geopolitical change is … Read more