The owners of capital are the real villains of the piece The slogan ‘eat the rich’ has become popular amongst anti-capitalists. The slogan isn’t promoting some cannibalistic orgy on the rich — that would…
Having the right idea at the right time can be a game-changer Early in 2000, Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings, the founders of Netflix, sat nervously in a meeting room at…
Excess, debt and a culture feasting on the environment Tis’ the season of giving. Tis the season to be jolly. Tis the season of goodwill. Tis when families come together around…
Comforting lies hide horrifying truths Wind turbines gently slice through the air, generating the energy that powers our lives. A majestic sunrise creeps over the horizon. A glistening vibrant green meadow…
The human population presents a profound moral dilemma Ever since you were born the human population has been increasing by a billion people every 15 years or so. It seems normal, but…
By design or disaster, the age of oil is going to end It doesn’t look like much. A thick, black, splodgy substance. But locked into oil is massive amounts of potential. Energy…