Reading for Battle

Battle Readings is a regularly updated compilation of articles, essays, and opinion pieces relevant to the themes of the Battle of Ideas.

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Technology & The City

After dark
London is becoming a 24-hour city
Economist, 4 October 2014

FutureProofing: The Singularity
Rohan Silva and Timandra Harkness discover how close we are to The Singularity - the day when machines match human intelligence.
Rohan Silva and Timandra Harkness, BBC Radio 4, 27 September 2014

Impact of the Night Tube on London's Night-time Economy
The new Night Tube service will open up London’s night-time economy to a whole host of new opportunities, altering the way that people behave and the way that businesses choose to operate. It will support and help maintain London’s status as a vibrant and exciting place to live, work and visit.
TfL, 9 September 2014

Six reasons why we should build on the green belt
The public perception of the green belt is out of step with reality. It's not all green and pleasant land
Colin Wiles, Guardian, 21 May 2014

'A robot is my friend': Can machines care for elderly?
With the world's elderly population growing rapidly, scientists are suggesting that robots could take on some of the burden of providing care, support and - most surprisingly - companionship.
Alex Hudson, BBC, 16 November 2013

Architects who improvise and innovate
A trend among young architects to take matters into their own hands
Edwin Heathcote, Financial Times, 23 August 2013

Can technology fill the elderly care gap?
With the proportion of over-65s on the increase, Britain is facing a crisis when it comes to care of the elderly. Is technology the answer?
Andrew Griffiths, Telegraph, 13 April 2013

The Big-Brother Model of Assisted Living
Sensors installed in nursing homes and even individual residences are helping nurses monitor seniors' health, but questions remain about cost, and privacy.
Michael L Millenson, Atlantic, 11 January 2013

Engineers, be bold - Britain needs grander designs
A dearth of real engineering ambition is holding back the sector. Big, ambitious projects are needed to put us back on track.
Paul Reeves and Martyn Perks, Independent Voices, 8 October 2012

British innovation is not dead. But it needs public investment to flourish
The potential of innovation to transform lives is as great as ever. Politicians should see that economic recovery depends on it
Stian Westlake, Guardian, 7 October 2012


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