"A genuine attempt at reforming the 'wiring' of the British state would require taking the kind of systems-approach that Cummings waxes lyrical about and applying it to the entire system of policy design and delivery; looking at the relationships between central and local government as well as the proliferation of non-elected regional bodies and the private sector. This is, of course, conceptually, and practically, much harder than pretending you can solve the problem by hiring a few misfits into Downing Street and setting exams for civil servants." Sam Freedman argues that Dominic Cummings never got to grips with the means needed to deliver his ends.
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William Barters article is very thoughtful. Is there a way that BOTH ideas can be welded together to make a future movement.?
His article on Star Trek, which I have watched more than once, reminds me of when I questioned who I was,what I believed in,a wandering in the wilderness sort of thing.The more I watch the programme I see the way I would like humanity to progress.
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