What’s the Big Deal About Donald Trump not Paying Taxes?

The biggest surprise would have been if Donald Trump did pay taxes, not that he hasn't

The New York Times revelation that Donald Trump has paid $1500 in tax in the last four years has sent shockwaves around the world. But it would have been a far…

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Why Human Needs are the Building Blocks of a New Economy

Designing an economy based on human needs can transform society

A growing economy is a healthy economy. The bigger an economy is, the more developed and better off society is as a result. These ideas lie at the heart of our…

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If the Army Protects the Government Who Protects the People?

Time and time again the army defends rogue governments against the people, but shouldn't it be the other way around?

There is no more powerful expression of discontent against a regime than if a whole country rises in protest against the government. That’s exactly what’s happening in Belarus at present. Belarussians…

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Time and time again the army defends rogue governments against the people, but shouldn't it be the other way around?

Why Can’t Governments Solve the Climate Crisis?

Calls to build back better after the Coronavirus has provided hope now is the time we'll deal with the climate crisis. We won't, here's why

I remember it like it was yesterday. The day the Paris Climate Agreement was announced felt like a momentous occasion. 195 countries had come together to agree on commitments to fight…

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Calls to build back better after the Coronavirus has provided hope now is the time we'll deal with the climate crisis. We won't, here's why

Why Are There So Many Conspiracy Theories About the Coronavirus?

A breakdown of trust in the institutions that were designed to make society flourish is a dangerous reflection of the time we live in

The Coronavirus outbreak has been a breeding ground for conspiracy theories. A recent YouGov poll found 49% of Americans believe the pandemic is man-made, while 13% believe it’s a hoax. The…

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A breakdown of trust in the institutions that were designed to make society flourish is a dangerous reflection of the time we live in