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About Thinkpieces, by Josie Appleton, convenor of the Manifesto Club
Scientists now have to answer to target-obsessed politicians and bureaucrats who think in the short term. But it is only when they are free to follow their noses that they make the breakthroughs that advance both human understanding and industrial practice. Download Thinkpiece (pdf) (This Thinkpiece inspired the campaign, Fund Science as a Public Good)
The goal of sport should be competition, not improving health or self-esteem. Only if we play sport to win will it regain its drama and meaning. Download thinkpiece (pdf)
Current policy isolates refugees and encourages them to prove their vulnerability. We should offer more flats and jobs, and fewer counselling sessions. Download thinkpiece (pdf)
Child professionals should stand up to panics about touching children in their care. If professionals can assert their autonomy and good sense, both children and adults will benefit. Download thinkpiece (pdf)
We should scrap state-imposed smoking bans. The question of 'smoking or non-smoking' should be negotiated informally, among people themselves. Download Thinkpiece (pdf)
It is the randomised controlled trial that helps doctors to help patients. The two dangers for medicine are political interference, and the return of superstition. Download Thinkpiece (pdf)
Accusing your opponent of causing you offence is a cowardly tactic. We should avoid this trap, and celebrate the virtues of open and fair argument. Download Thinkpiece (pdf)
In a global world, we all have work and personal relationships across borders. Policy should build on these relationships, not break them. Download Thinkpiece (pdf) |
Our ambition at the Manifesto Club is to start to develop the theory and substance of a politics of freedom. Our Thinkpieces are deep-thinking, spirited proposals for how to do things better in a particular area of life, written by Manifesto Club members from all over the world.
FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD, SET SCIENCE FREE, by Tom Addiscott
IN SUPPORT OF COMPETITIVE SPORT, by Dan Travis
A HUMANE ASYLUM POLICY, by Stefanie Borkum
THE CASE AGAINST 'NO TOUCH' RULES, by Heather Piper
SMOKING POLICIES: A CIVILISED APPROACH, by Dolan Cummings
IN DEFENCE OF SCIENTIFIC MEDICINE, by Michael Baum
A NEW DEAL FOR PUBLIC DEBATE, by Josie Appleton
A PEOPLE'S IMMIGRATION POLICY, by Christian Michel