Dave CridlandDear Simon HartI feel that sometimes, I should lecture you about your job, and this is one of those times.Jan 30, 2019Jan 30, 2019
Dave CridlandFree TradeIn a remarkable lesson from history, the Corn Laws demonstrate why protectionism only benefits a small section of society, and shows where…Apr 24, 2017Apr 24, 2017
Dave CridlandOn Certification and TrustEvery now and then, I get people telling me that the CA model is broken, and there’s no point in them anymore.Apr 20, 2017Apr 20, 2017
Dave CridlandIn Defence of Bad Voting SystemsFirst Past The Post produces bad results, that do not reflect voting intention.Jan 9, 2017Jan 9, 2017
Dave CridlandOn PatriotismPatriotism gets a hard rap, sometimes. It’s increasingly being used, in British politics, to tar opponents with its absence. To oppose…Oct 24, 2016Oct 24, 2016
Dave CridlandThe Late United KingdomMany people woke up on Friday morning to discover their country was tearing itself apart, literally and metaphorically. I didn’t; I’d been…Jun 25, 2016Jun 25, 2016
Dave CridlandOpen Standards and DiversityGather around, children. It’s time for your bedtime story. Several years ago, there was a browser called Internet Explorer. It was a bit…May 25, 2016May 25, 2016
Dave CridlandFederation, Privacy, and User ExperienceSo Moxie Marlinspike has engaged in some self-justification about why he’s building yet another lock-in silo. He has to capture your IM…May 12, 20163May 12, 20163