“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows” American journalist Sydney J Harris’ quote could perhaps shed some light upon the harsh truth of university education in 2025: that its “purpose” is becoming diluted. In the Summer of 2025, UCAS figures reported an all-time high in the university and college acceptance rate… Continue reading University – the reality of post-18 education
Robert Jenrick decries that over 30 judges who preside over immigration issues have previously been associated with “open borders charities”. This, he thinks, is an unconscionable breach of judicial independence. He refers in particular to Bail for Immigration Detainees, a charity for whom multiple judges have previously provided their services as a barrister, pro bono.… Continue reading Judge or politician? How Jenrick might help us understand the role of the judiciary (and of parliament).
Three, Indian, Chinese and Pakistani, women walk into the bar. No this isn’t a racist joke or a UN meeting for developing countries. It’s just Friday dinner, and the premise of where many of my articles stem from, constant conversation with constant friends (I’m a trained yapologist). As I sat across from my two friends, we… Continue reading A Housewife is A Slave
“The work of artifice is to make men believe they are acting of their own free will…” It’s hard not to agree with Tom Sawyer’s thoughts while digging into the manipulation games in the context of big American money, where manipulation itself is the core of chasing money, prosperity, development and the realized blueprint of… Continue reading Big Big Bang: What Wall Street Should Focus on Amid Inflation to Keep a Second Great Depression at Bay
Nobody enjoys turbulence. It’s unnerving, often scary and in some cases, dangerous. In recent months there has been a noticeable increase in severe turbulence. Earlier this summer a Delta airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after dozens of passengers were injured as a result of severe turbulence. This incident may not be… Continue reading Climate change is making flying bumpier and aircraft designers are racing to keep up
The Growing Disconnect Between Political Power and Public Needs In a system built on the promise of democracy, the question remains: does the government still serve the people, or has it become a tool for maintaining the status quo of the wealthy and powerful? In Britain, the idea of government “for the people” often feels… Continue reading The People’s Government: Promise vs. Reality
High-profile comedians including Dave Chappelle and Kevin Hart have received backlash for performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. In a world that increasingly cares only about money, why do we still care? It’d take an impressive feat of mental gymnastics to view Western comedians’ performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival as anything other than an… Continue reading The Importance of Comedy – Why Western Comedians’ Appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival Matters
Keir Starmer’s government hasn’t produced the left-wing momentum many hoped for. The latest YouGov poll shows 72% are dissatisfied with his performance as Prime Minister, spurring support for leftist and liberal challengers who might counter the surging hard-right populist Reform UK. The Green Party has emerged as a clear frontrunner in scooping up disenchanted Labour… Continue reading The Left’s Sultana Question: Unity or Principle?
The upcoming budget will set out the government’s economic agenda for the next year and could end one of its longest running headaches. Newly elected deputy leader of the Labour Party, MP Lucy Powell has called for the removal of the two-child benefit cap, which prevents parents from claiming child tax credit or universal credit on their third or subsequent… Continue reading The Two-Child Cap: Labour’s Defining Decision?
Recently, we have been hearing everything about AI: from its impact on the planet and the environment to the jobs it may or may not substitute one day. While designers and artists fight the impeccable designs of AI, another question arises: when someone needs human contact, will AI be able to respond? A close source… Continue reading If you needed someone to talk to, would you talk to AI?
