Margaret Mead, the celebrated cultural anthropologist once said that "A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever did". It's a quote that has probably caused a lot of heated arguments in pubs. But in the internet age, I wondered whether global connectivity has now finally put this assertion to bed, and in particular, the potential of crowd-funding to change the world with the help of hundreds or thousands of supporters.
How to help the UK’s creative industries to be the world’s most successful creative country is a pressing question.
Digital creative businesses, which have the power to thrive globally, might actually be most useful delivering value at a very local level. The level of their local city.
The potential for open-source software to cut public sector costs is an exciting prospect and it's happening now
Over the past few years in the UK there has been a growing sense of disillusionment in the transparency of parliament and its elected officials. Revelations and the resulting scandal over unnecessary expenses claims means that our trust in MPs has never been lower.
How to open up local data: notes, tips and tricks from Warwickshire council
Driving cars can be fun. The personal freedom, the wind in your hair and the stereo switched up to 11 while singing to Gary Numan.
No doubt that in years to come – probably with family and friends over a small glass of wine – someone will ask “Where were you when Gordon Brown left Number 10?”
Going forward into cash-strapped times, there will be increasing pressure to deliver better public services for less.
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