Has Science Sold Out?
Should scientists be focused on the greater good? Or should we be realistic about scientists, like everyone else, wanting a job?
Tag: 2026 May
Of toilets and rubbish (mostly)
France, a land of great scenery, architecture, baking, and terrible toilets. Why does New Zealand think toilets and rubbish bins are essential to support tourism when France is full of tourists and deplete of public toilets?
Built beauty
Why do we think some buildings are particularly beautiful? And why do we think old buildings are beautiful? Especially given how uncomfortable many would be to live in?
Blind Leadership
Banksy’s new statue could be called ‘The Politician’, or could be called ‘Blinded by the cause’. Whatever the name, its an excellent ephemeral public sculpture.
Leadership styles
There are many ways to lead and no one style is likely to suit all the people being led.