A Tale of Three Headlines and MUGA

Watching Great British Railway Journeys, I was reminded that the Black Country was once the Silicon Valley of its day — the beating heart of global innovation. People came from all over the world to steal Britain’s ideas. Today, the tables have turned. While America pours trillions into AI, quantum, and clean energy, the UK’s leaders chase photo-ops abroad instead of rebuilding at home. It’s time to ask: can Britain rediscover that spark? Can we Make the UK Great Again?

The equation of life doesn’t leave much room for renewables

This is the first time in human history when we have transitioned to an energy system with a lower EROI. So we don’t really know what happens next.

The Ferrari Fallacy

When Morgan Housel said he once wanted a Ferrari, a mansion, and a Rolex “because I had nothing else to offer,” it hit home. Because that’s the trap most of us fall into — mistaking money for meaning.