Because this is one of the root environmental problems we face. My grandmother was born into a world with 75% fewer people and this seemingly unstoppable growth undermines all of the good we do. If we halve consumption and double the world’s population, we have achieved nothing, but forced sterilisation is obviously completely unacceptable, as is the total freedom to have 9 children if you feel like it. You should care because at the moment the future does not look like now with more electric cars; you should more picture 40m people in rags foraging in a gravel car park the size South Australia for 27 potatotes.

The underpinnings of our civilisation are based on an untenable premise.

It concerns global warming and climate change. Others should care about it because it will be the end of the world if we don’t resolve the issue.

Modern existence is tethered to urban environments, but many aspects of human nature don’t fall in neat urban planned lines; whilst activities and initiatives exist to give life to the city, what would true urban freedom, the capacity to grow uncontrolled or unrestrained mean for health and happiness?

It seems as though tips are expected now – even when the service is bad and restaurant wages are liveable.

2. Give me the fife.

Some countries use a year of compulsory military service as a rite of passage for young adults. Looking at our 18 year olds today, some might say we need to bring in this kind of enforced ‘gap year’ for the good of the individual and of our whole society. And of course, it would strengthen the country militarily to have a national service corps. But at what cost? Would this be worth it?

I was watching a flock of birds and I wondered at their perfect movement.

Poverty is a global problem. the most vulnerable are also affected by climate change. Education can address both issues.

Questions drive inquiry, which is the way to critically engage with contested ideas.

It confused me since I can think independently.

I can’t bear meditation – am I the only one? It’s such a buzz-concept at the moment; others must be wondering too.

Are people-pleasers restricting public discourse and making it tricky to challenge? Asking because difficult conversations can solve big problems