@jamestplunkett I was struck by this line in his FT interview - which makes this thread very pertinent
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climate change, energy, environment, governance & financial markets. Formerly at Boston Consulting Group, CBI, DECC, European Climate Foundation & WWF UK.
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Anyway, that's for another day. The point is just that the case for diversity and inclusion in tech isn't just about ethics, although that's a good enough reason on its own. It also matters because a homogenous tech sector just doesn't function very well. (/End)
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So I'm increasingly persuaded by the argument that the tech bro mentality, and the lack of diversity at the frontier, is a problem of real economic significance. 🧵
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UK Infrastructure Bank pledges to make direct equity investments on.ft.com/3zWX53C
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Yesterday #wind generated 45.3% of British electricity followed by nuclear 21.5%, gas 18.4%, solar 7.8%, biomass 3.7%, imports 2.1%, hydro 1.2%, coal 0.0%, coal 0.0% *excl. non-renewable distributed generation
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@jamestplunkett Most of my international relations degree (albeit almost 2 decades ago) boiled down to this argument through lens of communitarian vs cosmopolitan debate. So not sure true no one argues!
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I quite like this argument against discounting from Parfit. No-one says we should discount over space, so why do we discount over time?
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Great to see @stephenkb back writing now in the pink sheet - always a pleasure to read. on.ft.com/3Kd5Vg7
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This is a fabulous anecdote on Madeleine Albright in obit by Edward Luce. She was first US Secretary of State I remember. Being followed by Powell, Rice & Clinton too easy to be grow complacent role didn’t have to be a white man.
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Finally got round to opening Joan Robinson’s Economic Philosophy, and what an opening. Thanks @jamestplunkett for the tip!
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Today is one of those terrible days when Channel 4 News really comes into its own. @mattfrei in Kyiv and @krishgm with powerful coverage and interviews is a must watch. channel4.com/programmes/cha…
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Love this post - Anger plus hope equals change
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Political iridescence, or why I’m an optimist. A new post from me exploring the paradoxes of political hope. @jamestplunkett/political-iridescence-231c130c733a" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@jamestplunket…
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@jamestplunkett I still quote historical examples from a technological innovation course at HKS esp on margarine and lightbulbs - why I loved the case study based model.
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(Side note: I'm not sure what this says about the levelling up white paper and the Medicis. I guess maybe cut them some slack for at least having a go?!) (/End)
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It’s so daft how little we use history to inform public policy (and in fact how little we use design, sociology, psychology, and most disciplines outside economics/STEM). This chapter on US railroads is a good example. So many lessons for digital platforms. (1/n)
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It shouldn’t take bravery to ride to school or walk to the shops but sometimes it fees that way
These changes simply clarify what safe and courteous road users already do. They ensure those with propensity to cause most harm, carry the most responsibility. The AA and RAC agree 👏
Department for Transport@transportgovuk
We’re set to introduce changes to The #HighwayCode, which will come into effect from Saturday 29th January. Read more on what this means for all road users: gov.uk/government/new…
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Fascinating article
Niko Kommenda@niko_tinius
Why are UK cities less productive than their EU counterparts? Weak transport links + low-density housing mean fewer people can reach the city centre via public transport. @pmdfoster looks at the example of Leeds and Marseille, maps and graphics by me: ft.com/content/a45e02…
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Agree with this child first passport arrived 12 days after applying online (website says expect 4 weeks). And great digital experience with updates throughout. Well done HM Passport Office!
UK Passport Waiting Time@passportwaiting
@SimonCalder Average passport processing times are the quickest they have been since the pandemic started. Now is definitely a good time for people to apply for their passports. #passport #travel
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@danialsturge @guynewey @jamestplunkett @stianwestlake @Georgeday27 @NeilDotObrien @jameskirkup Echo all this! Both that it was really good way of engaging govt, and an approach I’m trying to bring into my current work.
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@guynewey @jamestplunkett @stianwestlake @Georgeday27 @NeilDotObrien @jameskirkup @Georgeday27 and I have found this approach works extremely well with our peer review approach of 'Expert Advisors' for thought leadership development. This not only saves us from policy recommendation blunders, but opens up our ability to cogitate beyond a small policy team.
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One of those pieces that manages to clarify things that have been hazily swirling around in your head for years….
An agile approach to policy work (inc. Minimum Viable Argument idea) by @jamestplunkett
Cc @stianwestlake @Georgeday27 @danialsturge @NeilDotObrien @jameskirkup
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How to do agile policy work. Can you test and iterate your arguments while still cutting through? Got lots of nice feedback on the last piece I wrote on agile policy work, so here's a new one building out the idea. link.medium.com/T8AoVmFsMmb
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I recommend reading more about Robinson, one of the most compelling and creative economists of the 20th century. A great writer too. Overlooked for a Nobel and far more than just a member of Keynes' gang, which she's often presented as. (14/n) en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Robi…
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People seemed to like this so I’m trying another one. Today’s idea is from economist Joan Robinson 🧵
@jamestplunkett.bsky.social@jamestplunkett
A few people have said they like it when I tweet snippets from intriguing books. So I thought I’d try sharing a daily idea/argument. Not necessarily something I agree with. Just something interesting. Today: Peter Drucker on the profit motive 🧵
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@theilmatic Haven’t thought about Dark Castle for at least two decades - now can’t get the theme tune (with lightening) out of my head!
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As we go into the third year of the pandemic, the New Scientist team has been delving deep into what we can expect in 2022. I urge you: do not expect the pandemic to end next year. Let’s all go into the new year with realistic expectations.
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