Ninety-five per cent of deaths from disasters are amongst the poorest ’ of the world’s population. Only 2% of disasters are in the developed world.  All disasters are essentially man-made. The poor are always hit by far the worst.   Nigel Pocock   It might seem surprising to my readers […]

Secularising  ideologies seek to reduce plurality, and engineer integration through the creation of a secular monoculture. Clearly the issue of multiculturalism is ultimately about social change. This is together with the capacity to live in a ‘tolerant’ way with other groups that hold diametrically opposing beliefs. . Nigel Pocock .    […]

Interviews and research reveal tensions between Picasso’s creative genius and his treatment of women. Psychologists argue that his egocentrism, lack of empathy, and need for control were inseparable from his work, challenging narratives that attempt to excuse or romanticise his behaviour as merely a product of his time.   Nigel […]

The historical decline in homicide, warfare and capital punishment coincides with the expansion of democracy, education and human rights. The global trend is downward yet uneven, requiring broader political inclusion, legal equality and universal access to social opportunities.   Nigel Pocock   Is violence decreasing worldwide? This is the question […]