Why we need poet John Keats’s concept of suspending judgment in today’s polarised world

The poet had developed a deep sense of life’s uncertainties.

Richard Gunderman, The Conversation

· Feb 26, 2021 · 05:30 pm

How a radio broadcast 100 years ago turned politicians into ‘creatures of the mass media’

In 1920, the world’s first commercial radio announced the results of the United States election.

Richard Gunderman, The Conversation

· Nov 03, 2020 · 11:30 pm

Mikhail Kalashnikov: Should the inventor of the AK-47 be blamed for all the lives it has claimed?

Used in war, revolution and terrorism, in rainforests, deserts and snow, the Automat Kalashnikova 1947 is as deadly as it is versatile.

Richard Gunderman, The Conversation

· Nov 16, 2019 · 11:30 pm

How advertising convinced us to abuse our lungs by smoking and vaping

So long as there is money to be made in moving toxic merchandise, our lungs will continue bearing the brunt of the damage.

Richard Gunderman, The Conversation

· Sep 20, 2019 · 11:30 pm

The British royal wedding: Here’s what one of the world’s greatest novels teaches us about marriage

In their coverage of Meghan and Harry, the media are focusing on all of the wrong things. Thankfully, Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy had sharper insights.

Richard Gunderman, The Conversation

· May 09, 2018 · 08:30 am

Can science save humanity? The debate between HG Wells and George Orwell is still relevant today

There is no shortage of problems facing humankind. What role science has in tackling them has long been debated.

Richard Gunderman, The Conversation

· Dec 31, 2017 · 09:30 pm