Outrage Capitalism: The Monetisation of Fear and Hatred
When our public discourse is driven by our fears, then anger becomes big business. Division isn't a problem looking for a solution but an opportunity to capitalise on people's addiction to fear.
A Man Called Matt Hancock MP: Tamer of the Wild West
He's not a Man With No Name, he's Matt Hancock and he's riding into the outlaw's lair to take the fight to them. Armed with his trusty pistol of righteousness, Matt will tame the Wild West of the Internet or ruin everything trying.
Theresa May’s Dangerous Ignorance of Technology
A country that works for everyone! Except for technology. Technology should only work for Theresa May, which is worrying because she doesn't know the first thing about any of it.
Blocked! The Absurd Application of Web Filters
Overprotective web filters designed to puritanical ideals pose a problem for small businesses, depression sufferers and vulnerable people they're supposed to help.
Let’s Have a Natter About Depression Myths
Since ATOS think it's okay to ask depression sufferers why they haven't killed themselves, let's examine some of the myths about depression.
Carer Thoughts: The Cost of Brexit on Carers
Brexit: Higher grocery costs. Higher energy costs. Higher almost everything costs. When Carers Allowance forms the bulk of your income, this is a problem.
General Election 2017: Struggling With Apathy
Six weeks of listening to adults coming up with creative ways to call each other a wanker. As if we hadn't had enough already, it's election time again.
If You Didn’t Know About International Men’s Day, It’s Because You Don’t Really Care
International Men's Day is November 19th. When you criticise International Women's Day for having no male equivalent, you're simply proving you don't care.
The Trouble With Internet Adverts!
The more people try and push adverts, the more they push people to adblockers. Perhaps it is time to review some of these stupid practices?
The Media and Silly Science: Pack It In, Eh?
The media are turning science into clickbait. In doing so, they muddle real science with nonsense science and risk people dismissing science.
