Enjoyed the conversation this morning on @BBCRadio4 "Start the Week" with @michaelgove and @phil_tinline hosted by the excellent Tom Sutcliffe. See the replay here: bbc.com/audio/play/m002q2qm &... If you want to hear more about my vision of "politics without politicians" I'll be in London again on March 11 for the below @gowerst_books event. Looking forward to it!
New post just out:
My Top Ten Books of the Year for 2025
Hopefully lots of ideas for late presents. And links to all my previous lists too.
(Free to read)
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How to Rule the World in @axios this morning. "Teenagers in Silicon Valley are a commodity," @tab_delete writes. Meet the kids learning to rule the world. axios.com/2025/12/11/expose-…
The last author visit of the year is always special, but hosting the brilliant @danwwang and his global bestseller Breakneck made it truly unforgettable. What a whirlwind week! 🌀
“They believe there is an inevitability that America is in decline and China is on the rise again.”
C4 News International Editor Lindsey Hilsum discusses whether China and America could ever go to war with Matt Frei and economist Dan Wang on The Fourcast.
We're delighted to be publishing Quantum 2.0: The Past, Present, and Future of Quantum Physics by Paul Davies this week - listen to Paul explain quantum physics and how it might transform our lives.
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