Archive - The World of Edrith

February 2025

What's the Best Tolkien Show? The (almost) Complete, Definitive Ranking

And: What I'd like to see them make next

Feb 27 •

Collaboration, Defection and the Hostage's Dilemma

Imagine a world - or a continent, or a country - divided between two ideologies. When one defects on a supposedly neutral programme, how should the…

Feb 23 •

What do People Think Will Happen in 2025?

In January I held my annual Prediction Contest, asking people to forecast how likely they thought various events were to occur in 2025.

Feb 18 •

We need a NICE for education

In healthcare, the organisation NICE - the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence provides a vital function.

Feb 7 •

January 2025

Running up the down escalator

A look at the data of the last 25 years

Jan 29 •

Giants and Heroes

Which figures of the past should we learn about - and why?

Jan 18 •

2025 Forecasting Contest

A prediction contest for 2024, featuring UK politics and economy, global politics and world events and science, the arts and miscellany.

Jan 13 •

Christmas Quiz XIX: Answers and Results

Congratulations to the Craven Family who came first with a score of 99.5!

Jan 6 •

Is there really a problem with social care?

Or do people just want a free lunch?

Jan 4 •

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