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by John Kouraklis · Published 19/11/2022 · Last modified 11/12/2022
Once in one or two generations, nations face a challenge that can abruptly shape their future; and very few times humanity faces challenges that stretch its limits and require a focused and calm approach....
by John Kouraklis · Published 20/01/2021
I do not know what you think of the government in relation to the management of the pandemic but I suspect you agree that Boris Johnson has consistently demonstrated a refined high-level skill in...
by John Kouraklis · Published 02/01/2021
New Year, new hopes, new paths… But some things must stay with us as they are too much to digest; to remind us of the grave and catastrophic injustice and loss our choices during...
by John Kouraklis · Published 26/11/2020
As we are reaching the end of the second lockdown in England, I can’t help but sympathise with the prime minister, all the ministers and the lead scientists who manage the pandemic. They managed...
by John Kouraklis · Published 10/11/2020 · Last modified 11/11/2020
Yesterday, we learnt that Pfizer is moving fast with the coronavirus vaccination and they see 90% effectiveness. It is not clear exactly what this news means as the company has not released any data...
by John Kouraklis · Published 21/05/2020 · Last modified 23/08/2020
I have previously argued about the unconvincing and unsettling approach of politicians and scientists to the pandemic (here). This time I am looking at the reported numbers around COVID-19 because the evaluation of the...
by John Kouraklis · Published 04/05/2020 · Last modified 16/07/2020
Who is responsible for the mess we are going through? In my view the scientists, of course. Let me clarify. I hold the scientists (not science) who advise politicians responsible for the impact the...
