The other day, when I decided that maybe I had been too harsh on mid-period Sting.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2026 source ↗
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When did you last change your mind about something important?Originally asked
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The other day, when I decided that maybe I had been too harsh on mid-period Sting.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 July 2026 source ↗
Two days ago. To move to New York.
I used to think that technology could help education. I've probably spearheaded giving away more computer equipment to schools than anybody else on the planet. But I've had to come to the inevitable conclusion that the problem is not one that technology can hope to solve. What's wrong with education cannot be fixed with technology. No amount of technology will make a dent. It's a political problem.
I always thought I would be a terrible driver because I’m sort of a wafty person, but it turns out I am very good at staying in between the lines. I passed my test last year.
I vowed never to marry, but we got married as soon as we could after lockdown. I used to think it was patriarchal but when same-sex marriage became legal, I thought: OK, great, this institution has finally changed.
My interest in Los Angeles.
Making people smaller than they are because of something they can’t handle in themselves.
As a good friend.
For world capitalism to grind to a halt.
The internet. Such potential for good and for levelling up the world, but such a quagmire in reality.
I can’t say it.
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