Should we be Putting Scientists back on Top? French translation Winston Churchill once reportedly said “Scientists should be on tap, but not on top.” Now I do understand that nobody likes to be kept in a little box, waiting to be opened when needed … to only give a “Yes/No” answer. I also feel that…
Category: Governance
Four Active Generations in Risk Policy
The transcript from a two-minute Risk-Monger interview rabbit hole.
The Al Caponisation of Industry: Part 7 of the Industry Complex
From Prohibition to Greenhibition: Bad regulations lead to lawbreaking.
Our Youth are Terrified… So What!
I am now (officially) a grumpy old man. Time to complain about the youth.
The EU Greenwashing Directive: Only an Industrial Disease?
Do NGOs and government greenwash? They don’t think so.
How ESG is Hurting Farmers
Food companies are imposing unreasonable standards on farmers (for ESG points).
2022 – The Year Leadership Failed
While history should draw many lessons from this year of relentless failure, 2022 was a year to forget.
Science-based or Evidence-based Policy: A Critical Review
A recent publication on science and evidence has provoked some interesting thinking
The Industry Complex (Part 3): A Return to Realpolitik
Idealist virtue politics is the wrong policy approach at the wrong time.
The Industry Complex (Part 2): The Hate Industry
How many decisions are based today not on benefits but on hatred of industry?
The Industry Complex (Part 1): The Tobacconisation of Industry
Most industries don’t think they’re being tobacconised. They’re delusional.
Nudging or Wedging: Why we Don’t Do What’s “Good” for Us
Nudging or precaution: How can I force you to change your behaviour?
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