“Stories help us change the way we think. In the future we are going to have find new ways to do almost everything; that will require a profound change in our thinking, so that all we do respect our deep connection with our planet’s biodiversity.”
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“Those few interesting questions which might have emerged from the controversy have been almost entirely overlooked. The first is not whether Nicola Sturgeon has used her briefings for political purposes, but rather: should we care?”
Sean Bell: Everything is political, and it is futile to pretend otherwise
“You will know what I fear happens if trust in democracy is eroded. But I believe we must also face the aberrant nature of national political debate which results when democracy is in trouble. We cannot – cannot – allow this to become normal.”
Robin McAlpine: What passes for normal in Scotland these days?
“As with many other industries during the Covid-19 induced crisis, an atmosphere of confusion and trepidation hangs heavy over media.”
Analysis: During the pandemic, UK media entered a death spiral
“What’s needed now is a critical grilling of the role of the Scottish Government in the care home disaster. Without great public pressure, fed by the voices of those harmed by the crisis, that will be a long time coming.”