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Greentech Update – Body tech
Our occasional series on technology resumes after a four year hiatus… Following on from Google’s smart glasses, Sony has now filed a patent for a smart wig (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25099262). We interviewed some up-and-coming entrepreneurs from the body-tech space. “Pathetic,” spat Brad … Continue reading
Posted in Humour
Tagged autobrow, Google, greentech, Greg Gloom, pimplebot, smart glasses, smart wig, Sony wig
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The ultimate gridlock
As reported in Environmental Finance (March 2012) over a hundred cases have been filed in the US courts against companies accused of causing global warming. Plaintiffs include states such as California and Connecticut, property owners and Eskimos. This is the … Continue reading
Posted in Climate change policy, The Chronicles of Nat Eb
Tagged externalities, free market, Greg Gloom, libertarian, Sir Godfrey, Telford
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The revenge of Greg Gloom, Part 7: The prophecy
As no one came, Mai Wei let himself in through the blue door. Immediately inside to the left another door: “Mrs Humpish”. On his right next to a light switch, a piece of paper sellotaped to the wall: “Upstairs for … Continue reading
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Tagged Greg Gloom, Hansen Tax, James Hansen, Lord Pie, Mai Wei, Revenge of Greg Gloom, tax and dividend, Telford
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The revenge of Greg Gloom, Part 6: The target
Mai Wei woke fresh from a deep and satisfying sleep. He spent ten minutes doing exercises and showered in luke-warm water. He took the stairs down to the restaurant for breakfast. All part of his new regime. He drank up … Continue reading
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Tagged Greg Gloom, Lord Pie, Mai Wei, Revenge of Greg Gloom, Telford
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The revenge of Greg Gloom, Part 5: Planning a party.
An enormous, ultra-efficient Dove 7000 gleamed on the runway of Mai Wei Airport outside Beijing. With seats for two thousand people – the travelling elite – it was the best and latest of Chinese technology. A dozen of these aerospats … Continue reading
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Tagged Greg Gloom, Lord Pie, Mai Wei, Revenge of Greg Gloom, Telford
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