PinnedMick HarperLucy Letby: Baby-Killer or Patsy?Most of us are unfamiliar with the intricacies of statistics and this can lead to errors when unmasking serial killers. For example, if…Sep 6, 20237Sep 6, 20237
PinnedMick HarperOrganised Crime in the Tory ShiresIt went all the way to the topAug 13, 20231Aug 13, 20231
PinnedMick HarperWanna Hear A Conspiracy Theory That’s Actually True(ish)?We constantly hear about conspiracy theories, but did you know academic historians go in for them too? Here’s a nice one I came across in…Apr 22, 20235Apr 22, 20235
PinnedMick HarperMy To-Do List for Saving the World(in no particular order)May 15, 20232May 15, 20232
PinnedMick HarperCommuning With The SpiritsMy best friend Sam died and I wasn’t that bothered. Which bothered me. Until I looked at everyone else, all going to pieces, and thought…Aug 20, 20213Aug 20, 20213
Mick Harper“Mr Beast started following you six minutes ago.”This was all the more ominous because I haven’t been out today, so presumably he’s some sort of stalker that took up the cudgels very…3d ago23d ago2
Mick HarperThe key to living togetherI don’t venture out often and these two vignettes might tell you why. I was off to a funeral — they represent about half the ventures-out…4d ago14d ago1
Mick HarperWhat do you think of this system of government?You are ruled by one man with no a priori qualifications for the job. He continues to rule until he dies. Irrespective of how old he was…5d ago5d ago
Mick HarperYou get who other people vote forThe day before the Republican convention, the BBC showed the runners-and-riders for the Veep nomination. There were six of them. All white…6d ago16d ago1