Yes, the discussion in their methodology section is interesting and quite controversial, in the same way as the arguments about MRP - doesn't mean it's wrong but quite important for the res… (View Post)

Looking at the JL Partners site I see a survey of attitudes of British Muslims to a range of issues which makes quite interesting reading, though it's easy to cherry-pick results that fit with p… (View Post)

I've had quite detailed contact with the shadow Defra team under Steve Reed (who agreed to a half-day briefing by my charity) and have been impressed by their seriousness on this kind of issue. … (View Post)

That makes sense. It works less well when other activities are more mentally active than exercising or chores. I like to skim news articles (and PB, for that matter) and dislike the leisurely pace th… (View Post)

I used to regularly pick good-guy sides in wars (notably in Iraq) but I've come to feel that atrocities and recklessness by both sides are commonplace rather than the exception in nearly all of … (View Post)