The track record of economists in predicting events is monstrously bad. It is beyond simplification; it is like medieval medicine.

Luck is the grand equalizer.

Don't disturb complicated systems that have been around for a very long time. We don't understand their logic. Don't pollute the planet. Leave it the way we found it, regardless of scientific 'evidence'.

I'm a capitalist but one who is smallist and localist, and who favours businesses where owners are still in charge.

What kills me makes others stronger.

I drive a hybrid, moving into an electric car. I only drink tap water, never consume food that's travelled.

The more data we have, the more likely we are to drown in it.