I joined Demos in July 2009 as a research intern on the Capabilities Programme.
 
I just finished my second year in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford, and at various times, I’ve worked on student papers writing about sport and news, at a PR firm, and as a research assistant on an economics doctorate. I also dabble with volunteer work with kids in glamorous Peckham.
 
I’m interested in ethics, particularly the ethics of technology and neuroscience. I also like thinking about the place of religion in an increasingly secular world, and the status of religious beliefs and knowledge in the structure of our intellect; whether they count as beliefs on the same level as uncontroversial beliefs like 2 + 2 = 4.
Since joining Demos, I’ve been looking at the importance of basing social intervention programs on research, and investing in programs based on the evidence that they work. I also look at ways to persuade the private sector to get more involved in social interventions.

Aug 21

“And the people bowed and prayed to the neon God they made”

Fayyaz Muneer wonders whether gadgets have replaced God...