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Becoming an algorithmic problem: Resistance in the age of predictive technology

José Marichal, author of 'You Must Become an Algorithmic Problem', examines how algorithmic personalisation lulls us into predictable, familiar choices that erode exploration and, over time, threaten the foundations of liberal democracy.…Read more

Child sexual abuse material survivors and the politics of abandonment
by Michael Salter  |  9th September 2025

Michael Salter discusses how survivors of child sexual abuse material remain among the internet’s most neglected victims, enduring lifelong violations while tech companies and governments prioritize digital freedom over their safety and justice.…Read more

Should we be optimistic about the future of welcoming in UK cities?
by Jacqueline Broadhead  |  5th September 2025

Jacqueline Broadhead, author of 'Welcoming Cities', suggests that despite widespread pessimism, research and city-level initiatives show that most UK communities remain welcoming and cohesive, offering grounds for optimism about integration and belonging.…Read more

How do we build a caring economy?
by Anne Gray  |  2nd September 2025

Anne Gray, author of 'Radical Approaches to the Care Crisis', argues that Britain’s care crisis demands a well-funded, community-based, not-for-profit system that values paid carers, supports unpaid caregivers, and fosters collective responsibility for compassionate, reliable care.…Read more

From faultlines to frontlines: Neoliberalism vs. people-powered movements

In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Peter Beresford about the problem neoliberalism poses, both in politics and in our everyday lives.…Read more

Passport hierarchies, visa regimes and the gatekeeping of knowledge

Devran Gülel argues that visa regimes act as structural gatekeepers in academia, disproportionately limiting the mobility of Global South scholars, marginalizing their knowledge, and perpetuating global hierarchies under the pretense of meritocracy.…Read more

by John R. Bryson  |  22nd August 2025

John R. Bryson, author of 'International Business as Responsible Business', shows that management is about responsible decisions in context, with Neil Woodford’s fund collapse revealing how neglecting strategy and oversight turns talent into failure.…Read more

Explore urgent issues through open access reading
by Bristol University Press and Policy Press  |  19th August 2025

A curated collection of open access works explores urgent global challenges, from climate grief and AI ethics to inequality, migration, and political representation,offering critical insights for study and teaching.…Read more

In the age of AI realism, where do we stand – willing enablers, passive observers or active resisters?
by David Bailey and Masoumeh Iran Mansouri  |  14th August 2025

David Bailey and Masoumeh Iran Mansouri argue that while AI’s rapid rise offers immense promise, its grave risks may outpace weak safeguards like the EU’s AI Act unless met with far stronger resistance.…Read more

A just climate future for Jim and beyond
by Carolyn Snell and Lucie Middlemiss  |  12th August 2025

Carolyn Snell and Lucie Middlemiss, authors of 'Just Climate Futures', argue that while Net Zero policies are vital for tackling climate change, they must be shaped around everyday realities and social inequalities to ensure they enhance rather than diminish people’s lives.…Read more