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How to frame a wealth tax that would improve everyone’s lives
The idea of making the very rich pay an additional chunk of their fortunes each year has been floated repeatedly, and just as often resisted.
Nov 26, 2025 • Prof Paul Dolan
Gonna get myself connected
Stop treating socialising as a reward you earn after being productive. There is only one New Year’s resolution that comes with a happiness guarantee…
Jan 1 • Prof Paul Dolan
Why gambling research needs adversarial collaboration
Debates about gambling have hardened into two opposing narratives.
Dec 22, 2025 • Prof Paul Dolan
To stop the car or to crash quickly?
Why we should either stop AI or speed it up
Dec 18, 2025 • Prof Paul Dolan
The Covid Inquiry must address the full costs of lockdowns
The headlines are stark.
Dec 16, 2025 • Prof Paul Dolan
The power of presence
Why live events make us feel so connected
Dec 16, 2025 • Prof Paul Dolan
Why advent calendars capture the happiness of anticipation
December means Advent calendars.
Dec 3, 2025 • Prof Paul Dolan
Different class
Why counting state school kids at Oxbridge misses the point
Nov 25, 2025 • Prof Paul Dolan
Crystal
Crystal
Where you can find all my work that is not written for academic journals – the most crystal clear stuff. I'll also peer into my crystal ball and make predictions about the future.
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