Comments for http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk Wed, 16 May 2012 21:44:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on Book Prize by The Sliding House and The Book of Ideas | Moxie Insight http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?page_id=40#comment-111175 The Sliding House and The Book of Ideas | Moxie Insight Wed, 16 May 2012 21:44:36 +0000 http://ideasfestival.co.uk/?page_id=40#comment-111175 [...] is also an annual Festival of Ideas in the UK, which awards a prize to the best idea book. There is a book on The Art of the Idea by John Hunt, [...] [...] is also an annual Festival of Ideas in the UK, which awards a prize to the best idea book. There is a book on The Art of the Idea by John Hunt, [...]

]]> Comment on The Future of Feminism by The ‘F’ word and the ‘D’ word | Reading Vogue in a Labcoat http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3058#comment-111139 The ‘F’ word and the ‘D’ word | Reading Vogue in a Labcoat Wed, 16 May 2012 19:19:49 +0000 http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3058#comment-111139 [...] read feminist research, asked my friends about it, and last night I even went to a talk on the future of feminism. I was actually quite shocked by my findings. It seems that while I was naievely sailing along [...] [...] read feminist research, asked my friends about it, and last night I even went to a talk on the future of feminism. I was actually quite shocked by my findings. It seems that while I was naievely sailing along [...]

]]> Comment on Mark Henderson and Angela Saini by Luciana http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3264#comment-111131 Luciana Wed, 16 May 2012 18:11:34 +0000 http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3264#comment-111131 Anousha jaan, thanks for the great porrgam, I know that you must have spent a lot of time on it.To our dear listeners: I appreciate it if you could give us feedback on each week's porrgam and use this area for this purpose, so that we could deliver better porrgams of more interest to you. Anousha jaan, thanks for the great porrgam, I know that you must have spent a lot of time on it.To our dear listeners: I appreciate it if you could give us feedback on each week’s porrgam and use this area for this purpose, so that we could deliver better porrgams of more interest to you.

]]> Comment on Claudia Hammond by Tantely http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=2962#comment-111117 Tantely Wed, 16 May 2012 17:25:44 +0000 http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=2962#comment-111117 , a big thing for me is how unreasonably bieasd the ITV coverage is towards Hamilton and British drivers in general. When Scott Speed (American) started in F1, SpeedTV (American) covered him only slightly more that other drivers, but certainly didn't devote entire race broadcasts to just him. When I was watching the ITV coverage last year, not only did ITV only ever talk about British drivers, but I wasn't even aware that Scott Speed was booted from Red Bull until 1 race later. They never gave it a mention, and that bothers me. If the BBC can keep the high quality standards of ITV AND talk about drivers from other countries I think it will be a winning combination. For this season I have decided to watch the SpeedTV coverage, because I honestly got sick of Lewis-mania. Yes, he's a brilliant driver. Yes, he is my #2 pick for favourite driver (next to Kimi). But come on ITV, there are other drivers on the grid.To the next point (wow, what a ranty comment) I love Top Gear, and Hammond is great, but I really can't seem him covering F1 in a proper way. I'm not sure what that means, but I just can't imagine listening to him trying to crack jokes through the entire broadcast. , a big thing for me is how unreasonably bieasd the ITV coverage is towards Hamilton and British drivers in general. When Scott Speed (American) started in F1, SpeedTV (American) covered him only slightly more that other drivers, but certainly didn’t devote entire race broadcasts to just him. When I was watching the ITV coverage last year, not only did ITV only ever talk about British drivers, but I wasn’t even aware that Scott Speed was booted from Red Bull until 1 race later. They never gave it a mention, and that bothers me. If the BBC can keep the high quality standards of ITV AND talk about drivers from other countries I think it will be a winning combination. For this season I have decided to watch the SpeedTV coverage, because I honestly got sick of Lewis-mania. Yes, he’s a brilliant driver. Yes, he is my #2 pick for favourite driver (next to Kimi). But come on ITV, there are other drivers on the grid.To the next point (wow, what a ranty comment) I love Top Gear, and Hammond is great, but I really can’t seem him covering F1 in a proper way. I’m not sure what that means, but I just can’t imagine listening to him trying to crack jokes through the entire broadcast.

]]> Comment on Peter Popham and Sue Lloyd Roberts by Magdi http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3361#comment-111048 Magdi Wed, 16 May 2012 11:22:02 +0000 http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3361#comment-111048 This may be an excellent cagiapmn Luke. Well done for drawing attention to it. I say "may be" because all boycotts need to be weighed up by potential participants in terms of whether they harm workers or tyrants more in the short, medium and long terms. Have not had to decide on this one as Burma is not on my destination list, but did boycott South Africa, and don't boycott Israel - though I do very have strong antipathy to state actions there.Tory conference 06 had an excellent platform guest on this very subject. You may have seen it yourself? She appeared to be urging military action however. And she received a standing invasion. I mean a standing ovation. At the time this reminded me rather of Iraqi refugees asking for invasions and getting ovations in other places. Burma would have the advantage of being a more realistic replica of Vietnam. This may be an excellent cagiapmn Luke. Well done for drawing attention to it. I say “may be” because all boycotts need to be weighed up by potential participants in terms of whether they harm workers or tyrants more in the short, medium and long terms. Have not had to decide on this one as Burma is not on my destination list, but did boycott South Africa, and don’t boycott Israel – though I do very have strong antipathy to state actions there.Tory conference 06 had an excellent platform guest on this very subject. You may have seen it yourself? She appeared to be urging military action however. And she received a standing invasion. I mean a standing ovation. At the time this reminded me rather of Iraqi refugees asking for invasions and getting ovations in other places. Burma would have the advantage of being a more realistic replica of Vietnam.

]]> Comment on Martin Jacques by Lorenzo http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3274#comment-110907 Lorenzo Wed, 16 May 2012 01:22:08 +0000 http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3274#comment-110907 First convince your Government to set some smog reangltious for factory's, etc., and STOP POLLUTING our planet Earth! Then maybe I will give you advice! Oh, I forgot they are Communists and you can't speak up for yourself and convince them of anything.Don't know what to say, you are on your own there Wei Ling. First convince your Government to set some smog reangltious for factory’s, etc., and STOP POLLUTING our planet Earth! Then maybe I will give you advice! Oh, I forgot they are Communists and you can’t speak up for yourself and convince them of anything.Don’t know what to say, you are on your own there Wei Ling.

]]> Comment on Will Hutton by Michael 'Holistic' Martin http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3075#comment-110688 Michael 'Holistic' Martin Tue, 15 May 2012 10:28:30 +0000 http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3075#comment-110688 Capitalism needs to be refined with a view to encouraging the leaders of small to medium sized organisations in particuloar to grow more successfully, faster these days. They need finance but equally important these leaders need to learn specific skills required in key areas to add £ value to their businesses as they have reached the 'adolescence' or transformational stage on the sigmoid shaped business like cycle. For more details look out for the forthcoming handbook REF TMLAO. Capitalism needs to be refined with a view to encouraging the leaders of small to medium sized organisations in particuloar to grow more successfully, faster these days. They need finance but equally important these leaders need to learn specific skills required in key areas to add £ value to their businesses as they have reached the ‘adolescence’ or transformational stage on the sigmoid shaped business like cycle. For more details look out for the forthcoming handbook REF TMLAO.

]]> Comment on Paul Mason by Paul Mason: Why everything kicked off | Epigram - Bristol University's Independent Student Newspaper http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3356#comment-110661 Paul Mason: Why everything kicked off | Epigram - Bristol University's Independent Student Newspaper Tue, 15 May 2012 08:29:19 +0000 http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3356#comment-110661 [...] Bristol Festival of Ideas – 20 May 2012, 15.30-16.30 – Arnolfini [...] [...] Bristol Festival of Ideas – 20 May 2012, 15.30-16.30 – Arnolfini [...]

]]> Comment on FILM: How to Start a Revolution (PG) by The man who shaped the world’s revolutions | Epigram - Bristol University's Independent Student Newspaper http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3312#comment-110659 The man who shaped the world’s revolutions | Epigram - Bristol University's Independent Student Newspaper Tue, 15 May 2012 08:20:41 +0000 http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3312#comment-110659 [...] can see the film How To Start a Revolution at the Arnolfini this Friday as part of the Bristol Festival of Ideas. The event includes an on-stage interview with Director Ruaridh Arrow and a live skype link with [...] [...] can see the film How To Start a Revolution at the Arnolfini this Friday as part of the Bristol Festival of Ideas. The event includes an on-stage interview with Director Ruaridh Arrow and a live skype link with [...]

]]> Comment on Tom Watson MP by This week in Bristol, May 14-20 « Bristol Culture http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3379#comment-110347 This week in Bristol, May 14-20 « Bristol Culture Mon, 14 May 2012 08:15:13 +0000 http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3379#comment-110347 [...] to Bristol as part of the Observer-sponsored Festival of Ideas. Oh, and he has a new book to plug. www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3379 Like this:LikeBe the first to like this [...] [...] to Bristol as part of the Observer-sponsored Festival of Ideas. Oh, and he has a new book to plug. http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3379 Like this:LikeBe the first to like this [...]

]]> Comment on Kate Smurthwaite, Tiffany Stevenson, Dana Alexander and Zahra Barri by This week in Bristol, May 14-20 « Bristol Culture http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3197#comment-110302 This week in Bristol, May 14-20 « Bristol Culture Mon, 14 May 2012 06:02:31 +0000 http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3197#comment-110302 [...] Friday, May 18: What the Frock!, Arnolfini An all-women night of comedy, hosted by Kate Smurthwaite, with entertainment for the night provided by Tiffany Stevenson, Dana Alexander and Zahra Barri. www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3197 [...] [...] Friday, May 18: What the Frock!, Arnolfini An all-women night of comedy, hosted by Kate Smurthwaite, with entertainment for the night provided by Tiffany Stevenson, Dana Alexander and Zahra Barri. http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3197 [...]

]]> Comment on “Ideas Notebook – Alastair Sawday – A Green Mayor” by Peter Hack http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3770#comment-109999 Peter Hack Sun, 13 May 2012 06:57:58 +0000 http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3770#comment-109999 I agree that the lack of definition of powers re Mayor was crucial; there needs now to be a debate about what powers we want; an overarching transport authority must be top of the agenda for the old Avon area. My view was that a Mayor for the "old Avon" area and Bath too would help to pull together the strategic muddles Filton/Lulsgate Airport etc etc. I agree with the broad gist but not a word on tax or the 20 trillion offshore or the wealth divide which sucked 1.7 trillion offshore in 2011 (then loaned back at 7% to Greece, 5% to Spain etc) .Criminal ? I note that you entirely fail to mention either high rents for the "Priced Out" or high housing costs ie "rebalancing the economy" away from housing or the potential for a garden city from Bath to Bristol. Land should be released direct to plot holders maybe ? perhaps only with infrastucture cost laid in ? I agree that the lack of definition of powers re Mayor was crucial; there needs now to be a debate about what powers we want; an overarching transport authority must be top of the agenda for the old Avon area. My view was that a Mayor for the “old Avon” area and Bath too would help to pull together the strategic muddles Filton/Lulsgate Airport etc etc. I agree with the broad gist but not a word on tax or the 20 trillion offshore or the wealth divide which sucked 1.7 trillion offshore in 2011 (then loaned back at 7% to Greece, 5% to Spain etc) .Criminal ?

I note that you entirely fail to mention either high rents for the “Priced Out” or high housing costs ie “rebalancing the economy” away from housing or the potential for a garden city from Bath to Bristol. Land should be released direct to plot holders maybe ? perhaps only with infrastucture cost laid in ?

]]> Comment on Book Prize by The Sliding House and The Book of Ideas - Forbes http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?page_id=40#comment-109850 The Sliding House and The Book of Ideas - Forbes Sat, 12 May 2012 19:02:03 +0000 http://ideasfestival.co.uk/?page_id=40#comment-109850 [...] is also an annual Festival of Ideas in the UK, which awards a prize to the best idea book. There is a book on The Art of the Idea by John Hunt, [...] [...] is also an annual Festival of Ideas in the UK, which awards a prize to the best idea book. There is a book on The Art of the Idea by John Hunt, [...]

]]> Comment on Alain de Botton by Religion for Atheists: A Non-Believer’s Guide to the Uses of Religion | Talking With Bees http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3096#comment-109338 Religion for Atheists: A Non-Believer’s Guide to the Uses of Religion | Talking With Bees Fri, 11 May 2012 07:35:10 +0000 http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3096#comment-109338 [...] Click here for tickets. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet This entry was posted in Philosophy, Regaining my sanity. Bookmark the permalink. ← Beekeeping – Smoking the hive & more to worry about [...] [...] Click here for tickets. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet This entry was posted in Philosophy, Regaining my sanity. Bookmark the permalink. ← Beekeeping – Smoking the hive & more to worry about [...]

]]> Comment on What’s on by Bristol Festival of Ideas | The God of Philosophy http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?page_id=10#comment-109046 Bristol Festival of Ideas | The God of Philosophy Thu, 10 May 2012 08:18:33 +0000 http://www.cristino.org/word/?page_id=10#comment-109046 [...] What’s on |. This entry was posted in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. ← HowtheLightsGetsIn [...] [...] What’s on |. This entry was posted in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. ← HowtheLightsGetsIn [...]

]]> Comment on Tom Chatfield, John-Paul Flintoff, Roman Krznaric and Philippa Perry by How to Thrive in the Digital Age | Tom Chatfield http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3150#comment-108780 How to Thrive in the Digital Age | Tom Chatfield Wed, 09 May 2012 09:58:02 +0000 http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3150#comment-108780 [...] Live tour; I’ll also be appearing with some of the others at events ranging from Oxford and Bristol to Hay and [...] [...] Live tour; I’ll also be appearing with some of the others at events ranging from Oxford and Bristol to Hay and [...]

]]> Comment on “Ideas notebook – Sian Norris – What I want to see the mayor of Bristol do” by Thought? http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=2800#comment-108603 Thought? Tue, 08 May 2012 19:59:21 +0000 http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=2800#comment-108603 Sian, have you thought about putting yourself forward? You'd get my vote! Sian, have you thought about putting yourself forward? You’d get my vote!

]]> Comment on Alain de Botton by rica f. raymunda http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3096#comment-107593 rica f. raymunda Sat, 05 May 2012 08:58:46 +0000 http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3096#comment-107593 none none

]]> Comment on “Ideas Notebook – Alastair Sawday – A Green Mayor” by Rich Osborn http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3770#comment-107374 Rich Osborn Fri, 04 May 2012 16:47:21 +0000 http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3770#comment-107374 Just seen the YES vote for Bristol to elect a mayor. Now's the time Alastair to make Bristol an even more special place. I will vote for you and I believe I will be in the majority. Go for it! Just seen the YES vote for Bristol to elect a mayor. Now’s the time Alastair to make Bristol an even more special place. I will vote for you and I believe I will be in the majority. Go for it!

]]> Comment on Dickens on Screen by Dickens On Screen Season « Bristol Silents http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3423#comment-106029 Dickens On Screen Season « Bristol Silents Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:04:41 +0000 http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk/?p=3423#comment-106029 [...] Charles Dickens was born 200 years ago this year. To celebrate this unique occasion Bristol’s Festival of Ideas and Watershed are collaborating to present a season of films and talks around Dickens. These include four Sunday Brunch screenings, illustrated talks and short films. For the full program visit FOI’s website here: Dickens On Screen [...] [...] Charles Dickens was born 200 years ago this year. To celebrate this unique occasion Bristol’s Festival of Ideas and Watershed are collaborating to present a season of films and talks around Dickens. These include four Sunday Brunch screenings, illustrated talks and short films. For the full program visit FOI’s website here: Dickens On Screen [...]

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