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George Patrick Richard Benson

Strategist, writer, and researcher.

Apr 08, 2026
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Apr 08, 2026
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You Need to Understand State Capacity
climate change  | Mar 10, 2026
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When Insurance Fails, Who Will Pay for Climate Damages?
climate change  | Feb 04, 2026
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My Ten Favourite Charts from Nat Bullard
writing  | Jan 09, 2026
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The Year Ahead
history  | Nov 26, 2025
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What does it mean to win?

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You Need to Understand State Capacity

UN E-Government Development Index, 2003–2024 Absolute score (lines, left axis) and global rank (dots, right axis — lower rank is better) Denmark Canada China Mexico Score Rank Score (0–1.0) → ← Global rank Source: United Nations E-Government Survey (biennial). Survey not conducted in even years prior to 2003 selection, or

When Insurance Fails, Who Will Pay for Climate Damages?

Climate disasters are straining the insurance system. I4PC’s “Who Pays” report explains the rising costs facing insurers, governments, and homeowners.

My Ten Favourite Charts from Nat Bullard

My ten favourite slides from Nat Bullard's 2026 presentation.

writing  | Jan 09, 2026
The Year Ahead

Thank you for choosing to spend your precious attention with me.

What does it mean to win?

Pyrrhus teaches that winning is a story - one to be viewed from many angles.

Victory Square, November 11, 2025

The mood in Victory Square on November 11, 2025.

The Blindingly Obvious Global Energy Transition

Canadians are not ready for the global energy transition.

Some Highlights from Cycle Toronto et al. v. Attorney General of Ontario et al.

Bike lanes aren't a constitutional right - but a fair government is.

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