I was intrigued to read an article in the Guardian just before Christmas with this title: What is neijuan, and why is China worried about
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Why do we have a mental health crisis?
The growth in mental ill-health is staggering. But might it be that those who are suffering are being entirely rational? In a world that is
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Boxing day birding
Today was definitely the day to take binoculars out. It was misty, slightly damp, and appeared overcast at Welney Wetlands and Wildlife Trust reserve: But,
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We need more awkward people
George Bernard Shaw once suggested all progress was dependent upon the existence of unreasonable – or awkward – people. St Stephen – the first Christian
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Happy Christmas to economic radicals
Christmas Day is, in the Christian tradition, a day to mark the birth of Jesus – who was a radical economic reformer who died for
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A duck for Christmas
We went on a walk around Ely this morning, noticing just how quiet it was. Down at the river was this chap: He definitely should
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The consequence of ultra-processed Christmas’
The Guardian has a headline saying this today: I have to admit I think this is really stupid and a massive waste of money. That
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What I want for Christmas
Neoliberalism is dead. The wreckage it has created is all around us. So, this Christmas, I want a new political vision. I don’t think that’s
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Over Christmas
After some debate between Thomas and myself over whether to make YouTube videos covering the Christmas period he persuaded me that we should. His logic
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