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How to Extend Your Mind
Philosophers Andy Clark and David Chalmers once argued that anything we use to help us think or remember becomes more than just a tool –...
Jan 26, 20248 min read
Will Tomorrow's Tech Read Your Mind?
Everyone loves a good magic trick. Take mind-reading, for instance. We can enjoy the stagecraft and illusion safe in the knowledge that...
Jan 13, 20247 min read
The Greatest Design of All Time?
The designs of some of our greatest inventions are inspired by nature – from imitating birds to build flying machines, leaves to design...
Nov 29, 20235 min read
Magic Mushrooms: A Mental Health Cure?
What do you think of when you hear the words “magic mushrooms”? It’s likely that you may be picturing long-haired hippies, experimental...
Sep 29, 20237 min read
Carbon Capture: Can It Really Fix Climate Change?
Last month was the hottest ever recorded on Earth. It is a fact that the planet is heating up and, without drastic action, the changing...
Aug 28, 20238 min read
The Exciting Potential of Sensory Substitution
From eyes that see over a million different colours to ears that detect a staggering range of frequencies, the human senses are...
Jul 22, 20236 min read
Microchips and the Puzzle of Human Progress - Part Two
Welcome to the second part of my article on microchips. Part one covered the invention of the transistor and a brief history of the...
Jun 29, 20235 min read
Microchips and the Puzzle of Human Progress - Part One
Advances in technology over the past century have been staggering. It took just 66 years to progress from launching the first airplane to...
Jun 20, 20234 min read
Thinking Again with Adam Grant
If you’ve only heard of Adam Grant from his excellent WorkLife podcast and thought his talents end there, think again… Not only is Grant...
Jun 5, 20235 min read
What We Can Learn from Netflix
Netflix sent out its last red envelope in September 2023, marking an end to 25 years of mailing DVDs. Like me, you’re probably surprised...
Apr 26, 20237 min read
Bioprinting: An Organ Transplant Revolution?
As technologies go, printing can feel fairly mundane and uninspiring. Sure, some impressive things are being done with 3D printing but...
Apr 18, 20235 min read
Nobody Wins the Blame Game
When things go wrong, humans love to find someone to blame. It often seems to make sense, because it feels both fair and effective —...
Mar 29, 20238 min read
Talking About the Economy
If you think Marmite divides opinion, wait until you spend some time in the company of capitalism. Is it the greatest concept in the...
Mar 22, 20233 min read
The Death of Old Age
Here’s a cheery question: what medical condition claims more lives than any other? The answer might surprise you. It’s not cancer, heart...
Feb 28, 20237 min read
Alchemy: Could It Be Magic?
Remember the time they changed the recipe of your favourite chocolate bar for no good reason? After sticking with its familiar squares of...
Feb 16, 20236 min read
Bill Gates vs Climate Change
The climate. You probably know a thing or two about where it's heading (somewhere bad), but you're not entirely sure how to improve it....
Feb 7, 20236 min read
How to Cross the Chasm
Ever waited in line all night to get your hands on the latest iPhone or PlayStation? Or are you more of a casual consumer, buying...
Feb 7, 20235 min read
Could LiDAR Unlock the Sci-Fi World of Tomorrow?
Compared to Hollywood’s portrayal, life in the 21st century can sometimes feel a bit of a let-down. Where are the cities full of...
Jan 27, 20236 min read
A Nudge in the Right Direction?
Have you ever signed up for a free trial offer, only to find yourself still paying for it several months later? If it makes you feel any...
Jan 17, 20235 min read
Does Science Have a Bias Problem?
How objective are you? Most of us like to think that we always make rational and fact-based decisions, but studies show that we are often...
Jan 16, 20236 min read
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