The massive tech failure that caused chaos around the world raises important questions about the ownership and control of our digital world. The relatively unknown, cyber-security firm... Continue reading
Jon Baldwin reviews some current thinking on climate change, Marx and the radical left Assuming that the free market and contemporary democratic states are not up to... Continue reading
Scott Alsworth writes about real and virtual class conflict in the video game industry, and its potential for helping us confront and overcome capitalism. All images are... Continue reading
As part of the Culture for All series, supported by the Communication Workers Union, we’re proud to present a short film about why videogames matter, by Ben Cowles. Why... Continue reading
Helena Sheehan continues the Culture Matters and Morning Star series on the Covid-19 crisis and various cultural activities, by looking at its effect on science. Photo: Dave... Continue reading
Chris Guiton discussses the politics of the moon landing in 1969 The first moon landing took place on 20 July 1969. The 50th anniversary of this incredible... Continue reading
Richard Clarke reviews The Bleeding Edge, by Bob Hughes, New Internationalist 2016 A discussion paper published by the (left-leaning) Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) at the... Continue reading
Richard Clarke considers how a dialectical methodology can help scientists ask the right questions. ‘Science’ and ‘scientific’ can mean at least three different things, including: 1) the... Continue reading
In a superb foundation essay for our science and technology section, Helena Sheehan traces the historical contribution of marxism to science studies, and argues not only for... Continue reading
John Green introduces the life of Alexander von Humboldt, the father of ecology who combined scientific investigation with a sense of high moral purpose. It is doubtful... Continue reading