Great shots, but sad to see that so many relate to war, riots, demonstrations and environmental disasters. http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-most-powerful-photos-of-2011
Category Archives: Social Science
Archbishop of Canterbury says riots will return unless we reach out to young
This was posted by a friend on FaceBook: Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, is recognising the issue properly and is calling for change. This is a good article about his views: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/dec/05/riots-return-young-archbishop-canterbury?fb=native&CMP=FBCNETTXT9038 Archbishop of Canterbury says riots will return unless we … Continue reading
How much do you need to earn to be in the UK 10%
An annual income of £44,000 puts you in the top 10% of UK earners ! I was listening to a BBC Radio 4 programme and up popped a figure that surprised me. So I checked it out and it seems … Continue reading
According to the rioters, what caused the summer 2011 UK riots ?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/newsnight/9655089.stm This report shows that after the LSE conducted thousands of interviews there was a consistent feeling from those rioting, that they were at last getting their own back on the police and the system / government who they feel has … Continue reading
Inequality has risen faster in Britain than in any other rich country
While inequality has risen in almost every OECD member state, nowhere has it risen faster than in the UK. Given that there is a direct link between increased inequality and increased social and other problems, for all (ie rich and … Continue reading
Nudge Theory and Social Proof
As a fan of The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell, I agree that the best way to invoke change is often to influence not impose or enforce. This seems to have evolved / expanded to … Continue reading
One in 10 Brits leaves web passwords in their will
What a great concept and reflection of where we now have items of value. People now leave their iTunes and other passwords (eg on-line photo albums) in their wills ! http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/10/13/passwords_in_wills/ Your gran could pass on her iTunes password along … Continue reading