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Thoughts about the world in general, and the things in it that make me stop and think.

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The iPhone Event Horizon

12 October 2021310 words
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Themes: technology

Or, how to explain Apple’s frequently pointless annual refresh.

What’s this Channel Four?

25 June 20211,069 words
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Themes: media

Does C4 have a future? And what would privatisation plans mean for the rest of the public service broadcasting sector?

Trains of thought

24 May 2021449 words
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Themes: politics, transport

Great British Railways, or just another #NorthernFail?

Photo: fans on the pitch at Elland Road.

The beautiful game’s bottom line

19 April 2021932 words
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Themes: sport

The European Super League might now be the people’s game, but then neither is most top-flight football now.

Damned if you do…

12 April 2021497 words
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Themes: media

A trying few days for the national broadcaster.

Transport for all

16 March 2021703 words
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Themes: transport

Bus Back Better? Been there, done that, held the consultation.

Lies, damned lies, vaccination statistics

17 February 2021530 words
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Themes: health

How to change the outcome of your campaign by changing what you measure.

Hindsight

29 December 2020469 words
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Themes: philosophical

You only have one life. Why wish it away?

The yellow* rose of Metro

18 November 20201,072 words
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Themes: design, transport

Down a design rabbit hole, without a map or safety harness. And the rose isn’t even yellow.

Photo: City Square, Leeds

The Unhappy Wanderer

6 June 2020706 words
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Themes: health, Leeds

It’s not on the level of Right to Roam or Mass Trespass… but our cities are not as open as you might think.

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