Jem Bendell

Dr Jem Bendell is a Professor at the University of Cumbria, specialising in leadership, strategic communications and digital currencies in the context of disruptive climate change.

To criticise Deep Adaptation, start here

There is no one right way to respond to an anticipation or experience of societal disruption. We all have much to learn and unlearn as we go.

By Jem Bendell

/ 31 Aug 2020

To criticise Deep Adaptation, start here

The future of sharing: it's still about freedom

The original vision of the sharing economy hasn’t died—it just needs more support and protection.

By Jem Bendell

/ 5 Aug 2018

Carry on flying: why activists should take to the skies

Protesting against air travel might displace attention away from the actions required to reduce carbon emissions at the necessary scale.

By Jem Bendell

/ 30 May 2016

Towards a Liberal Green Alliance

Could a green phoenix arise from the flames of the 2015 general election?

By Jem Bendell

/ 11 May 2015

From castle to cage: what to do about the housing crisis?

Spiralling house prices are trapping people in lifelong debt while politicians ignore the root causes. Even the United Nations is alert to the Britain's growing housing crisis.

By Jem Bendell

/ 22 Apr 2015

What happens to democracy in a cashless society?

New technology is transforming the way we pay for everything, but at what cost?

By Jem Bendell

/ 8 Apr 2015

The future of the climate debate

The cutting edge of the climate change debate was absent from recent events in New York City, including mass marches. It’s time to unlearn the deluded notions that keep us from exploring the real issues for the future.

By Jem Bendell

/ 6 Oct 2014

Psychos in suits: corporate CEOs in need of (an) asylum

A rumour was circulating last week that the remaining 10,000 chief executive officers (CEOs) of public American companies were making a break for the Mexican border, shouting at angry

By Jem Bendell

/ 23 Jul 2002