Sometimes a poor measure is worse than none at all. By acting as though wellbeing is measurable, the government is glossing over contested issues of value, creating an illusion that we all agree about what wellbeing is.
ReadCITY OF LONDON FESTIVAL – 25 JUNE. Taking part in a debate asking “Is Money the Root of all Evil?” Chaired by[…]
ReadSPIKED PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE – LONDON, 23 JUNE. Took part in this debate (before being told the title was “Celebrating consumer choice”) with Daniel Ben-Ami, Harry Wallop and Helen Dickinson.
ReadSTOKE NEWINGTON LITERARY FESTIVAL – ST PAUL’S, HACKNEY, 7 JUNE. Talking about The Virtues of the Table at 2pm. Full[…]
ReadPHILOSOPHY IN PUBS – BRIGHTON, 6-8 JUNE. I’m giving a talk at the PIPs National Conference entitled “Just Jaw Theory: Peace and the impossibility of consensus”. Full details and booking here.
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