Archive - Progress and Survival

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The Blue Aeroplanes (and Wagner)

Some bands never grow old, even if their audiences do

Oct 6 •

The Lampedusa tragedy ten years on

When decent politicians lose sight of what really matters

Oct 3 •

September 2023

We're becoming more tolerant

Changing attitudes bode well for the future

Sep 29 •

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 •

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