I have long been conscious of words, labels and how language can shape our reality. Initially my experience of labels was a personal one. Not just because of my sexuality, but indeed loads of experiences throughout my life have taught me the power and limitation of words. After some harrowing times, at fifteen I embarked…
Working across timescales: the future may never get here
Last week I read a cool tweet by @SimonLongstaff at the St. James Ethics Centre which read: "A proposal: that every regulation automatically lapse after a limited, fixed period - only being renewed if deemed essential" I thought this was a cool idea to change the default from what is most often permanent legislation, to…