Tom Whyman
TV
How Going on University Challenge Changed My Life
The pursuit of knowledge, the myth of Paxman and the story of my own doomed run to the show’s semi finals.
Tom Whyman
8.24.22
General Election 2019
Left-Wing Shitposting Is the Only Saving Grace of This Election
In an election ruled by lying politicians, can outlandish rumours about Jo Swinson and squirrels rescue the day?
Tom Whyman
12.4.19
General Election 2019
Want to be Prime Minister? Hope You're Ready to Nuke Millions
A requirement for high office seems to be a willingness to blast people to death, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Tom Whyman
11.13.19
General Election 2020
It's Time to Nationalise Billionaires
For some reason everyone wants to defend the rich from the Labour Party, but Jeremy Corbyn should go further.
Tom Whyman
11.6.19
Universities Challenged
An Attempt to Make Universities More Equal Is Making Things Even Worse
Government measures to level the academic playing field are entrenching privilege.
Tom Whyman
4.11.19
Technology
From the Momo Challenge to Porn Laws, We Clearly Need Digital Natives in Charge
The Momo challenge is just one example of how much harm people who don't get technology can do.
Tom Whyman
3.26.19
Universities Challenged
Students Can Help Lecturers Break Their Mafia-Like Work Conditions
Working in academia is bizarrely similar to running drugs for a gang.
Tom Whyman
2.21.19
Brexit
Has Brexit Ruined Democracy?
Making sense of the fact that every possible side of the Brexit debate is claiming to speak for 'democracy'.
Tom Whyman
2.11.19
Politics
How a New Conservative Student Activism Group Became a Joke Before it Started
This weekend saw the launch of Turning Point UK, a British chapter of an American conservative youth movement.
Tom Whyman
2.5.19
Universities Challenged
It Doesn't Matter That Your Arts Degree Won't Get You a Job
A Tory think-tank is complaining that some degrees aren't value for money. Here's why they're wrong.
Tom Whyman
1.28.19
Universities Challenged
Farewell to the UK's First Culture-Warrior Universities Minister
Sam Gyimah used his position to call young people snowflakes.
Tom Whyman
12.14.18
Brexit
In an Age of Frenzy, Jeremy Corbyn Is the Master of Slow Politics
He's placed himself in the best possible situation just by keeping his powder dry.
Tom Whyman
12.12.18
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