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Caught in the net

James Harkin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:21:27 GMT

Whatever prophets of the net say, information for its own sake is not power. Power is power. The relentless gush of electronic information and invitations to offer feedback which now come our way can often obscure where real power lies

You're being watched

James Harkin — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Real-time tracking sounds sinister, but James Harkin sees it as a force for good

The ideas corner: A plastic people future

James Harkin — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Are we witnessing the birth of a cosmetic underclass? ask

The ideas corner: Mind the age gap

James Harkin — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT

James Harkin advises politicians not to pit children against parents

Watch out! The computers will run riot

James Harkin — Mon, 22 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT

The intelligence agencies, determined not to be caught on the hop as they were by 9/11, now speculate about the most improbable disasters. James Harkin reports

The crystal balls turn cloudy

James Harkin — Mon, 12 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT

Observations on futurology

Executives go out to play

James Harkin — Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT

Observations on management

NS Christmas Essay 2 - Don't forget your teddy bear, Dad

James Harkin — Mon, 16 Dec 2002 12:00:00 GMT

One in every six toys sold in the UK ends up in the lap of an adult; Americans are even more addicted to childish things. A search for comfort in a harsh world?

The New Statesman Essay - The logos fight back

James Harkin — Mon, 18 Jun 2001 12:00:00 GMT

The culture jammers tried to subvert the big brand names. But the smart advertisers now use guerrilla tactics themselves

A Laboured death

James Harkin — Mon, 21 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

A Sympathetic Hanging Nigel Farndale Quartet, 240pp, �10 ISBN 0704381419