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In my new feature for our 125th anniversary I ask: What will future historians make of how we lived, based on what we leave behind? Or are we destined to be forgotten because nothing's been saved?technologyreview.com/2024/08/19/109…

Looking forward to talking as part of this 'Science of Deep Time' event in Wales next week, organised by New Scientist — featuring Richard Fisher & lots of other exciting speakers. 🕰️newscientist.com/tours/science-…

Off to Wales today, to host a three-day New Scientist tour on the theme of deep time... stargazing, cave-exploring and more, with talks and walks. Should be fun! newscientist.com/tours/science-…

Next year: trolley problems nytimes.com/2024/09/15/wor…

If you're a science writer/journalist, I'd highly recommend Helen Thomson's newsletter (and I'm not just saying that because I'm in the latest edition!) She's currently running a series on the art of pitching your stories to editors... it's invaluable advice theideasfactory.beehiiv.com/p/editors-real…

You probably like the idea of being broad-minded, but are you also committed to taking the ‘long view’? ⁠Join us at Sophia Club London on 17 October for an evening of discussion and music with Richard Fisher and @somban sophiaclub.co/event/how-to-b…

Cultivating a long-term view offers many benefits and brings clarity to what truly matters in the present. Join us at Hoxton Hall in October and explore the upsides of a longer time perspective with @somban Richard Fisher sophiaclub.co/event/how-to-b…

This was a fun BBC project I started months ago, but sadly couldn't see through before I left: A study of friendship in polarised times, by David Robson & Ian MacRae Delighted to see it live! bbc.com/future/article…