Unplanned An unplanned, lasting benefit of lockdown: a crash course in communications technologyA rapid, mass computer literacy & skills reboot for all ages, everywhere. The world’s human capital has increased exponentially & there’s no going back. Control + Alt + Delete. Waah! Guessed the Word? Series 57 (2/8) pic:…
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Winner takes all Winner-takes-all nature of modern markets means top firm benefits don’t impact the whole economy, as in the past. Bank of England data: the most-productive 1% of firms raised productivity by 8% a year from 2004 – 2014. The other 99% barely raised productivity at all. Highly successful global companies can still leave…
Rivers Settlements have risen by rivers from earliest times. In 50 AD, the Romans built Londinium near Walbrook, where the Thames was still tidal. By the 18th c, their wharves & 1st London Bridge enabled trade within Britain & around the globe, & made London the world’s busiest port. The river’s economic, leisure & inspiration…
Yet Shredded, yet twice as valuable as before. Voted UK’s 2017 best-loved artwork. Self-destructed via hidden mechanism in frame moments after auction sale of £1.04m ($1.37m) on 5 Oct. Value isn’t fixed or tangible; it’s embedded in perceived benefit in the beholder’s mind Guessed the Word? Series…
Infrastructure Fast, robust wifi essential for global competitiveness, but UK is 5th for broadband availability, and 17 out of 19 for updated tech. £56bn high-speed HS2 rail from London to Birmingham/ Manchester won’t deliver double the economic/ social benefits of £25bn UK-wide full-fibre broadband. The best investments may be invisible Guessed the word? Series 3…