AI, limiting complexity and the social contract — some emerging thoughtsHas social media led to a rise in anti-social behaviour? And, if so, does the widespread adoption of AI risk making this worse? Or is a…Apr 9Apr 9
Good Friday: the death of gods and living with AIThis piece is reproduced from my blog, where I post regularly. You can buy a copy of my new book, God-like: a 500-Year History of AI here.Mar 29Mar 29
Chapter 11 — “Blood Sport”A chapter from my debut novel — MIDDLE CLASS — a stand-alone version was shortlisted for the Bridport Prize.Jul 19, 2022Jul 19, 2022
Blood SportAn adapted chapter from my debut novel — Chalk Face — this story was shortlisted for the Bridport Prize 2020.Nov 9, 2020Nov 9, 2020
Perhaps it’s a fluke, but it does seem extraordinary that the rising pressure over Brexit has…One wants us to take a hit on our standard of living in order to deliver on some internal ideal of sovereignty. The other wants us to take…Apr 25, 2019Apr 25, 2019
When Democracy Delivers The Abyss, We Need More Democracy‘We must respect the democratic will of the people.’ So said Chancellor George Osborne this morning, after just shy of 52% of the 72% of…Jun 27, 2016Jun 27, 2016
GETTING HIGH — A Savage Journey to the Heart of the Dream of FlightOK, finally, after two years of writing, GETTING HIGH will be published mid-April 2016!Mar 2, 2016Mar 2, 2016
‘The Gift is Sometimes Poison’For Baltimore and Ferguson: some lessons from the TrickstersApr 30, 2015Apr 30, 2015
Satire Should Never Look Down: Thoughts on Engaging ‘The Other’ Post Charlie Hebdo‘What kind of persons do we need to be to live in harmony with others?’Jan 18, 2015Jan 18, 2015
