One of the 20th century’s main advocates of high-rise tower blocks was the architect Ernő Goldfinger. To address the acute… Read more Standpoint Magazine: Wholesome homes
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The Economist’s 1843: The malleability of our minds
A new show about consciousness takes a terrifying look at how scientists, philosophers and artists deal with “the hard problem”… Read more The Economist’s 1843: The malleability of our minds
The Sunday Times’ Raconteur: Rise of the robot mediator
Jonathan Verk, co-founder of coParenter, has first-hand experience of a bruising marriage break-up. “Six years ago, I started going through… Read more The Sunday Times’ Raconteur: Rise of the robot mediator
Money Observer: First money memories
What’s your first memory of money? Psychoanalysts could have a field day unravelling how people’s first memories shape their views… Read more Money Observer: First money memories
Money Observer: Barclays’ impact fund is a first for a bank – but should it be investing in military aircraft?
In September, Barclays announced the launch of the Multi-Impact Growth Fund, the first impact fund to be launched by a… Read more Money Observer: Barclays’ impact fund is a first for a bank – but should it be investing in military aircraft?
Money Observer: How to measure the social impact of investments
People who invest in socially responsible funds can easily find out how their portfolios have performed financially, but historically it… Read more Money Observer: How to measure the social impact of investments
Money Observer: What Piketty has in common with reality TV
‘Who says a reality television show can’t convey an important message?’ asked my friend Elly Steinberg, who is a documentary… Read more Money Observer: What Piketty has in common with reality TV
Standpoint Magazine: Tunnel Vision
Winston Churchill’s half-smoked cigar sold for $12,000 at a US auction in October. A hand-written note by Albert Einstein on… Read more Standpoint Magazine: Tunnel Vision
Jewish Chronicle: The Attack of the 50ft Women – Driving on equality street
At first glance, The Attack of the 50ft Women, by Catherine Mayer, looks like a sequel to Naomi Alderman’s Baileys… Read more Jewish Chronicle: The Attack of the 50ft Women – Driving on equality street
Money Observer: Lessons from the monkey sanctuary
Last week I went on a holiday to Tel Aviv. Given how weak the pound is, my friend and I… Read more Money Observer: Lessons from the monkey sanctuary
