I'm an academic, writer, sometime bureaucrat, CEO and social entrepreneur, curious about how the world works and how to improve it.

I’m currently a Professor at University College London.

Books

My recent books have explored imagination, collective intelligence, the future of capitalism and how science and innovation connect to politics and governance.

‘‘‘Packed with wisdom and analytical prowess’ Nature

‘Fizzes with ideas … very exciting’ Washington Post

‘A manifesto for creativity, and for thinking big’ New Statesman

‘Fascinating and important’ Financial Times

Recent Thoughts

Many thanks to Chris Roche for helping to design this website

Substack

I recently created a Substack where I share ideas I’m working on.  Add your email to subscribe and be kept in touch.

Talks

Head over to the videos page for a selection of interviews, podcasts and keynotes.