Economist William Nordhaus once calculated that our ancestors spent approximately 58 hours of labour to generate the same amount of light that’s now produced by a modern lightbulb in an instant. By […]
Artificial Intelligence is sold to us as a high-tech revolution destined to boost productivity and enrich our lives, but behind the curtain lies a stark industrial reality. The enormous water and energy […]
An internal government memo was leaked recently which exposed the deceitful ways workers are being silently taxed more than ever, while the government can simultaneously celebrate that it didn’t raise taxes at […]
Emission zones were introduced to city centres around the UK, sold as vital public health measures, to clean the air, save lives, and make polluters pay. Across the various schemes, over £1 […]
In the UK, the Online Safety Act (OSA) was sold to the public as a way to shield vulnerable people from harmful content, and protect children from internet predators. It sounded like […]
In September 2021, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) accidentally leaked a spreadsheet. The file contained personal information – including names, locations and contact details – of 100 British officials including special […]
Healthcare is becoming more about predicting illness rather than treating it. From genome-based insurance pricing to AI-generated risk scores, supporters say predictive medicine promises a health revolution — but critics are warning […]
Japan’s dazzling economy was second only to the U.S., with incredible technological leadership, industrial productivity, and an enormous trade surplus. Then it collapsed into three decades of stagnation. Symptoms of the disease […]
It’s here. The annual sale bonanza, which allegedly offers huge savings for customers, is now on until 11 July. But the flashing discounts and countdown timers are just a first glimpse into […]