Quick test: how many phone numbers can you actually recite from memory right now, without opening your contacts app? If you’re like most people, the honest answer is somewhere between “my own” and “maybe one or two others.” And that’s not a failure of memory .... Read more

I don’t understand why the UK government has decided to press ahead with a ban on social media for under-16s when the government’s own research briefing appears far more cautious. In the House of Commons Library briefing, Proposals to ban social media for children (pages .... Read more

Most people understand why Britain imports food, energy, and manufactured goods. We cannot produce everything ourselves. But there is another form of dependence that receives far less attention. Increasingly, the technologies that power our economy, our communications, our defence, our scientific research, and even our .... Read more

In recent years, ethnicity and heritage have become increasingly prominent in public discourse. Questions of identity, belonging, and ancestry dominate political debates, social media arguments, and even discussions within families. While understanding our heritage can be valuable, there is a growing danger in placing too .... Read more

Some of the most meaningful gifts are not things at all. They are the words people share with us during life’s most important moments. A heartfelt message from a friend. A cherished memory from a family member. Words of encouragement from someone who believes in .... Read more