Johan Gärdebo
Johan Gärdebo is a historian at Uppsala University and a Research Fellow of Clare Hall, University of Cambridge. He tweets at @JohanGardebo
Allocating blame in the name of climate change
Dwelling on the question of historical responsibility for climate change helps no one
The anatomy of oikophobia
A cyclical view of history exposes Western self-contempt
Big Brother is talking to you
What is with London’s obsession for dystopian public address announcements?
Why “buffer stocks” don’t work
Yet again, economists have failed to understand Smith
Socialism with Starmerite characteristics
The coming-out party of the Labour moderates had distinctly totalitarian vibes
Have hope, have kids
How parenthood can steel us against stress and despair
Could Trump be a world leader?
His sense of his own importance might not be suited to isolationism
A majority built on sand
Keir Starmer should not feel too triumphant — hard times lie ahead
Will the next prime minister stand up for women’s rights?
Rhetorical progress has been made on gender issues — but will it affect policy?
The Golden Age of jockeys
Ryan Moore is most racing professionals’ idea of the best jockey in the world
Yachts wrong with the world
Donald Trump, whiteness, superyachts and other evils
Embracing the quiet life
Keir Starmer takes a vow of public service and perpetual dogmatic silence