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EF Schumacher's Small is Beautiful

Recent events have reminded me of EF Schumacher's Small is Beautiful, a book which places people above economics and is, in my view, deserving of a reread, or a first read for those not familiar with it.The Brexit debate is, without doubt, the most devising issue of the day but there are heartening signs. Being an habitue of pretty well all the coffee shops in Putney I have observed large numbers of young people pursuing on-line careers, actively self-reliant, and simply getting on with their lives.It is heartening, especially in these times of expressed uncertainty as to the future of our great nation.At heart I am a so-called remainer and voted so, but it seems to me that when one has cut through the cant and vitriol and fear mongering there is observably much to look forward to if only the future were to be embraced as opportunity as exemplified by so many young people today.I would still like a reversing referendum though, as no doubt do large numbers of others who regret having voted leave in the first place...

Clifford Cowell ● 2847d1 Comments

Not entirely sure that an overwhelming amount of Brexiters have changed their minds, not that I know many in my social circle. However, a number (if only due to age) will have left this mortal coil. In contrast, probably as many young people will have become eligible to vote, so exercising democracy once again may get a different result.

Freddie Francis ● 2847d