Author Archives: Nick Denys

It is a mistake to abandon ‘Coalition 2.0’

Posted on 1 February 2012 by Nick Denys

As the temperature plummets southwards, and frost covers the garden lawn, Matt Chorley reports that the Conservatives and Lib Dems have ditched any attempt at “Coalition 2.0”. “Coalition 2.0 is not going to happen,” admitted a senior cabinet source. “We … Continue reading →

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‘Capitalism’ is not just about money

Posted on 30 January 2012 by Nick Denys

All this focus on bankers bonuses, tax – rates and avoidance – and public spending is in danger of skewing the debate around how we should live. Whether Hester accepts his bonus or not (IMO if the terms of his … Continue reading →

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Data is being ‘opened’, but will the masses ever care?

Posted on 26 January 2012 by Nick Denys

‘Open data’ is happening. We now have over 200 government data sites around the world. But how can advances in technology lead to advances in society? This is the question 30 or so people grappled with at the Policy Innovation … Continue reading →

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There will always be money to be made from good content

Posted on 19 January 2012 by Nick Denys

Frederic Filloux has written an interesting blog for the Guardian on how to make money out of digital news. The way news/entertainment is consumed is evolving in a mass personalised way. Technology has made  sharing easier and tailoring content to … Continue reading →

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Does Ron Paul channel the same spirit as Tony Benn?

Posted on 11 January 2012 by Nick Denys

American politics has addictive qualities. It – and just as importantly the coverage of it – is loud, brash, full of money, innovative and provides relentless entertainment. Thanks to the internet you can read in depth articles as they are … Continue reading →

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