Differentiating the deeper causes of income inequality from those that are more accidental is difficult. When we examine our own particular environments, it is natural that we should focus on our immediate surroundings: our colleagues, neighbors and fellow citizens. We don’t often think about how those on the other side of the world are faring.…

The present Irish government is joining Apple to appeal the EU decision at a time when there is a huge demand in Ireland for better social services especially in the area of housing and health, coupled with an astronomical level of national debt, but the government still says no

Apple needs to consider its reputation and should make a bold move to use some of its enormous cash reserves to pay what could have been its tax bill and thus win back public acceptance before it is lost forever.

Let’s start with a short mental exercise… Please try to remember and note down (for the sake of further discussion here) a recent social situation, be it at work, in your family or during leisure time, when you felt slightly concerned, worried or annoyed (e.g., your boss gave you critical feedback). Now, let’s do the…