Well, but that's just network effects. It's why it is big cities that are internationally economically competitive. I think that's genuinely a law of economics we have to work with, th… (View Post)

For example, extraordinarily high housing costs in London make it extremely difficult for young people without parental financial backing to live in London while working entry-level jobs in the arts.… (View Post)

I don't think I'm likely to see as good as England captain in my lifetime, or for England to play as positive and optimistic cricket. Bazball has been criticised heavily in its time - never… (View Post)

Well. I guess if Stokes is out this evening that will be his international career over. Feels a bit like he doesn't want to play tomorrow? Seems a bit odd. Fingers crossed he has one last specia… (View Post)

Yes, and Secondary Moderns help to make the argument against meritocracy. The reason they were dreadful is because the meritocratic conclusion was that the kids in them didn't deserve any more e… (View Post)