If we are becoming post-literate it'll definitely lead to tyranny. A literate population (plus an enquiring mindset) is pretty much the only protection against it. (View Post)

"The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia" https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/12/business/last-penny-minted (View Post)

PB isn't really social media. It's more like a traditional publication that just happens to take place in the electronic world. (View Post)

I see people fare-dodging on the tube every time I visit London now. Used to be unusual in terms of noticing it. Must have happened less frequently so you weren't aware of it. (View Post)

Is there anyone in the country who could end the chaos? That's the problematic question. We need a unity figure to run the country. Maybe Matthew Syed. (View Post)