Ben J. Clarke

Ben J. Clarke

Away from the hype and hustle, I try to understand the broad themes of technology and society. At the very least, I'll make your inbox less boring.

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Fixing Left-Leaning Campaigns

Fixing Left-Leaning Campaigns

The way we debate economics can only play into right-leaning messaging. The left should flip the script and campaign on improving population health.

Ben J. Clarke
The Upside Of Small Market Share

The Upside Of Small Market Share

I'm seriously thinking of dumping my eReader in protest.

Ben J. Clarke
Rage Against The Tree

Rage Against The Tree

Lightning might never strike twice, but ignorance is a seasonal visitor.

Ben J. Clarke
New Year's Gloom

New Year's Gloom

I have no idea what 2025 will bring, but I know it's been years in the making.

Ben J. Clarke
Online Life Is Fast

Online Life Is Fast

Even the biggest stories have short lives these days.

Ben J. Clarke
Prediction Is Hard

Prediction Is Hard

After a decade of professional data science work, the only "fairly" certain prediction I'll make is that clients will often be disappointed.

Ben J. Clarke
Climate Selfishness, Yay

Climate Selfishness, Yay

True international agreement on climate solutions is as likely as a smooth COP summit. Selfish solutions within nations might get us further.

Ben J. Clarke
Spaceman's Election

Spaceman's Election

I won't comment on who should or shouldn't run another country (or my own, for that matter!). But certain dynamics of the US election are in my wheelhouse, so they're game.

Ben J. Clarke
Bluesky and Zimbardo

Bluesky and Zimbardo

The last fortnight has seen the biggest social media shakeup for years - Bluesky is simultaneously the new kid on the block and the new incumbent.

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Palantir Enters a Socialised System

Palantir Enters a Socialised System

One of the most capitalist of capitalists has spent a fortune, in time and money, breaking into Britain's tax-funded healthcare system. I lean towards that being a good thing.

Ben J. Clarke
The Job Market Is Absurd

The Job Market Is Absurd

Job hunting used to be easy, if not always successful - you met with a recruiter and waited for interviews. It's a mess, now.

Ben J. Clarke
Personal Branding Gets Dark

Personal Branding Gets Dark

Having your name hijacked by scammers and spammers is an odd badge of honour in the online game. You'll earn it sooner than you think.

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