How to be authentic in three easy steps!
The opening of a Reality TV School that teaches Big Brother wannabes to ‘be themselves’ is deliciously ironic – and telling.
Does hypocrisy have a place in politics?
David Runciman’s new book is erudite and thought-provoking. But in lambasting the cynics who are obsessed with exposing political hypocrisy it risks defending the democratic façade to state power.
Dwain Chambers: sport’s last great hope?
Anyone who cares about sport should cheer the British runner’s attempt to beat the moralising bureaucrats and compete at Beijing 2008.
The BMA: censorious, busybody killjoys
The British Medical Association’s demand for the censorship of ‘smoking imagery’ suggests doctors fancy themselves as the new priests.
The future of nuclear
Last week’s rowdy spiked/CMP debate pitted die-hard greens against nuclear representatives in a clash of moralities.
Must-reads from the past week
Let’s unmask this travesty of justice
The use of anonymous witnesses in criminal trials is an assault on open justice and the presumption of innocence.
What’s Happening to our view of humanity?
M Night Shyamalan’s latest blockbuster is an all-too-familiar lecture about the destructiveness of mankind. (Warning: spoilers ahead!)
One thousand new nuclear stations?
Gordon Brown says we must go nuclear to prevent climate change - what do you say? Get tickets now for the big spiked debate on the future of energy.
Mancunian motorists, say ‘No’ to this sin tax
The proposal for a road-pricing scheme in Greater Manchester shows what is driving today’s anti-car zealotry: distrust of the people.
A little less consultation, a bit more action please
In the run-up to a live spiked debate, Tim Black says Britain has become a world leader in dithering on nuclear power.
