The Abyss: future shock, algorithmic capitalism and the destruction of all values
In September 2019 the Western world faced an unsolvable debt crisis. Even with historically low interest rates and the panicked...
Analysis
Russian Impressions
The Kant 300 Conference and Reflections on life in Kaliningrad. Also published on Real Left’s substack. Please consider subscribing if...
The Case for UK Democracy
Originally published on ‘Civilise’ substack. Please consider subscribing to Real Left’s substack, if you haven’t already. This is the second...
The Misrepresentation of UK Democracy
Originally published on Civilise Substack. “I don’t do portfolio politics. I don’t take the line that because I think something...
Avoiding the Issue at our Peril
Bert Olivier resolves to start choosing truthfulness over keeping the peace at every opportunity. Also published on Real Left’s Substack....
Public Health ‘Experts’ Effectively Say: “Take Your Fluoride and Shut Up”
Originally published on A Plague on Both Houses. Also published on Real Left’s Substack. “Millions will get fluoride added to...
What do the so-called ‘elites’ really think of ordinary people?
Do the so-called ‘elites’ have any sense of ethical or moral propriety? Bert Olivier believes the answer is ambivalent.
From Free Books for Babies to Eugenics: the Dark Side of Child and Reproductive Health Focussed ‘Philanthropic’ Social Impact Projects
Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, GAVI & the Nutravax Project Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) is a charity endowed by billionaire Sir...
A Brief History of Modern Corruption: Public Private Partnerships and the Rule of Law
Sophie Cooke outlines the evolution of corruption in the polity, from the PPP model introduced in the early 1990s to the rise of vast global investment firms like Blackrock, and their influence on decision-making.
Bank of England Responds to My FOIA Request
Rusere Shoniwa reports on the Bank of Englands underwhelming responses to his freedom of Information requests on responses to the June 23 CBDC consultation.