BBC Panorama reporter John Ware’s programme The Death of Respect was particularly thought-provoking earlier this week in how he scrutinised the rise of individualism over the idea of personal responsibility and obligations to one’s community and wider society. Many of the issues he raised are as relevant to Ireland as they … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Wacky inventions and ideas dry up with patents slump
Published on Sunday 12 July, 2009. The number of patents filed for clever wheezes has fallen, leading to big problems for the smart economy, writes John Reynolds OUR ability to create a ‘smart economy’ depends on whether we can pioneer new inventions, technology and widgets. But as the recession worsens, … Continue reading
Out of Gas
Published in Irish Times Innovation magazine, Monday 6 July, 2009. By John Reynolds GAS SUPPLY: With Europe’s gas fields near depletion, Ireland must face the risks of not having a secure gas supply DEPLETED GAS fields are becoming increasingly important commercial assets, offering further business opportunities and creating a means of … Continue reading