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We're becoming more tolerant

Changing attitudes bode well for the future

Sep 29 •

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Vikingur Ólafsen is a pianist at the peak of his powers

Sep 27 •

3. Civilization and Survival

How bad is it and what are our chances?

Sep 22 •

The Tragedy of Claude Vivier

He might have been the successor to Richard Strauss, and for some of us he is.

Sep 19 •

2. (Re-)defining Progress

What do we really mean by economic and social progress?

Sep 15 •

Reasons for Living

Culture as the motivating force for progress

Sep 10 •

How can a wealth tax not be a vote winner?

Why the UK Labour Party's unwillingness to sell ideas will leave us all poorer

Sep 9 •

1. Be scared yes, but don't despair

We all have a role to play in creating a better world

Sep 8 •

Progress and Survival

Progress and Survival

Essays and commentary on how we might create an effective progressive politics to counter the rise in nationalist populism, end the culture wars, reduce inequality and protect the planet for future generations.

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