Don’t Envy George Clooney
If you look up the dictionary definition of the word “debonair” it says: “See George Clooney”. Ok, it doesn’t say that, but I’m sure we can agree that Clooney epitomises [...]
Vote Conservative?
Imagine that you require some serious non-standard surgery of the general anaesthetic-requiring type. Imagine that two surgeons visit your hospital bed vying for the right to perform this procedure of [...]
Unleashing Infinite Political Potential With AI
Since standing as the first AI-powered candidate in an election in July 2023, I have spoken to dozens of fascinating people all around the world who want to upgrade [...]
It’s the weather, stupid
In the winter of 2012, in Bilton, Harrogate where I lived, the sitting Conservative Councillor resigned. Naturally, this triggered a by-election just before Christmas, on 13 December. Nobody, but nobody, [...]
Not Even Paying Peanuts
Introduction and Welcome A warm welcome to my avalanche of new subscribers. I’m humbled to have you. Let’s get to it. My Legal Experience In two decades as a [...]
Suspending Judgement
I don’t fully know what is going on inside my head and I certainly don’t know what’s going on in my subconscious. And I don’t fully know what’s going in [...]
Talking To Tech Titans
I’m typing in a bed, at 39,000ft, on my way to San Francisco, invited and sponsored by a tech behemoth. This is my first taste of business class travel, something [...]
Beyond the Condom Lesson: Parenthood in a Material World
My experience of 44 years of life is that, for circa 80 per cent of people, trying to be the best parent is their primary purpose - but a [...]
In the BBC News, and other outlets
On Good Friday, the BBC News website published an article “Could artificial intelligence benefit democracy?” which featured my failed bid to become the MP of Selby and Ainsty, and [...]
Burning My Ship: and Some Low Points as a Lawyer
Legend has it that when Vikings invaded a new land, they would burn their boats on the beach, so that a retreat wasn’t an option. Their rationale: this would increase [...]
