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Essays, aphorisms, quotes and poems


Justice and Charity

Weil and Sayers on the vital connection between love and justice.

Human Rights for Disabled People

Rights are a vital part of civil society and human rights must be realised within existing legal and social structures.

Incentives Can be Badly Misused

Targets and incentives pervert proper management and undermine trust.

How to Reduce the Risk of Trust

Thoughts on how to make trust easier and more resilient.

Mexican Salsa Sauce

My recipe for Mexican salsa.

The Good, Bad & Ugly of Welfare Reform

This article was originally published in The House Magazine

From Caring Comes Courage

On the importance of the human heart.

The Disappearance of the Labour Party

Michael Young imagines the impact of a growing meritocracy.

What does 'God' mean?

The price of meaningfulness is certainty