Conspire Slowly, Act Quickly
David Runciman reviews a volume of Margaret Thatcher’s biography and compares her political moment with the present, and Boris Johnson’s government.
The Decade Tech Lost Its Way
An account of how a positive vision for technology’s impact on society curdled over the course of a decade, narrated by people at the centre of the industry – from the Arab Spring, to the slow-down of Moore’s Law, to the launch of Instagram.
Death Of A Freelancer
The tragic story of a freelancer killed whilst reporting in South Sudan sheds light on the vulnerability of those reporting in conflict zones without the backing of a major media organisation.
How ICE Picks Its Targets in the Surveillance Age
A look at how the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is using increasingly invasive data surveillance techniques in its lurch away from the Obama administration’s “Felons, not families” approach.
IKEA 2.0
A study of IKEA’s efforts in smart home technology illuminates their approach to product development.
Click Here to Kill
A look at online ‘murder marketplaces’, sometimes scams designed to embezzle funds, sometimes the real thing.
Inside the decision to impeach Trump: How both parties wrestled with a constitutional crisis
A behind the scenes look at how the Democratic Party, spearheaded by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, grappled with the impeachment process.
Building a More Honest Internet
A piece that asks – “What would social media look like if it served the public interest?”
The Gospel of Wealth According to Marc Benioff
A look at the Salesforce founder Marc Benioff’s efforts at philanthropy – the story refers to a description of him as a “clarifying agent” of our times – in that he demonstrates both the impact and the limits of what the “good billionaire” can do.
Flight to the Forest
A story of a Swiss man who lived amongst the Penan in Sarawak, Malaysia – “one of the last populations of genuine nomads in the world”. Following run-ins with the Malaysian government and logging companies, and a brief repatriation to Switzerland, he returned to Sarawak undercover, only to go missing whilst trekking. Nearly 20 years later, he has never been found.