James Williams on The Attention Economy
James Williams' argues that digital technologies privilege our impulses over our intentions, and are gradually diminishing our ability to engage with the issues we most care about.
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Matthew d'Ancona on Post Truth
Renowned journalist Matthew d’Ancona distinguishes post-truth from a long tradition of political lies, exaggeration and spin.
Duncan Green on How Change Happens
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Erik Brynjolfsson on Machine, Platform, Crowd
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Hugo Mercier on The Function of Reason
Cognitive scientist Hugo Mercier and his colleague Dan Sperber have made waves with the surprising results of years of research – that our power to reason has nothing to do with accuracy or truth-seeking.
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Matthew Taylor on The Importance of Good Work
Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the RSA and Chair of the Government’s Review into Modern Employment Practices, proposes a new national goal of good work for all.
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