Geoff Mulgan Quotes
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It's an irony that growing inequality could mean more money for philanthropy. In the U.S., quite a few of the ultra-rich have taken to heart the 19th century industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie's comment that it's a disgrace to die wealthy.
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The wrongful arrest of tens of thousands of British Muslims after the September 11 attacks can be explained by the very poor intelligence the police had, and, just possibly, excused by the fact that a terrorist action in Britain linked to British Muslims would have been hugely damaging.
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Big business increasingly likes to portray itself as socially concerned, adopting the style of civic action through 'campaigns' of varying degrees of cynicism.
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The most important innovators often don't need any technologies - just imagination and acute sensitivity to people's needs.
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The City of London has never been known for understanding technology and has never matched Silicon Valley's tradition of knowledgeable investment in technology start-ups, just as the U.K. government has never matched the vast investment made by the U.S. government.
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There is incredible potential for digital technology in and beyond the classroom, but it is vital to rethink how learning is organised if we are to reap the rewards.
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People don't want charities to usurp the state as the core provider of social services.
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L'Oreal's slogan 'because you're worth it' has come to epitomise banal narcissism of early 21st century capitalism; easy indulgence and effortless self-love all available at a flick of the credit card.
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The idea of entrepreneurship applies as much in politics, religion, society and the arts as it does in business.
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Many people leave government disillusioned about its ability to achieve change and cynical about politicians. I left with rather opposite lessons.
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I didn't much like being in Parliament physically. I found it a bit depressing. It's very dark and heavy. I like being out and about.
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Courses can, and should, incorporate the excitement and fun of programming games, apps or even real digital devices.
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The classic think-tank is supposed to be sitting in an attic thinking up grand ideas.
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As with products on supermarket shelves, the public has a right to know where their financial products and services come from.
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Governments should want and even crave the best possible scientific advice. With reliable knowledge come better decisions, fewer mistakes and more results achieved for each pound spent.
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The market turns out to be just one special case of collective decision-making.
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Deeper fulfilment is rather different from the happiness of seeing a good film or watching your team win at football, and it doesn't come at the push of a button.
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Radicalism is as British as tea and cakes, as much a part of our make-up as monarchy and football. It will never have its own jubilees, palaces or honours system.
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States which used to communicate directly to their citizens now do so through the media, where their messages are reshaped by the logics of news values and commentary.
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Vigorous independent and critical media are indispensable in a democracy.
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One effect of an individualistic culture that's poor at instilling mutual respect is that people jump more quickly to anger or violence.
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A lot of people in government don't really read books at all.
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It matters more how governments behave than how big they are.
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Democracy isn't solely about polite conversations in parliaments. It needs to be continually refreshed with raw passions, anger and ideals.