I've often said that far more sensible than a 'make poverty history' campaign would be a 'make wealth history' campaign. It is, after all, the wealthy people who do all the damage. The less money you earn, the fewer resources you use up. Tom Hodgkinson campaigndamageearn share on social
All of our technology is completely unnecessary to a happy life. Tom Hodgkinson completelyhappylife Change image and share on social
What is required as we travel towards full unemployment is not new legislation but a gradual change of mental attitude, a shift in values. As our taste for idling grows, we will refuse to work for old-fashioned bosses who demand a five-day, 40-hour, nine-to-five type week, or worse. Tom Hodgkinson attitudebadlyboss share on social
Beauty, pleasure, freedom and plenty of sleep: these are the hallmarks of a successful idler's break. Travel should not be hard work. Tom Hodgkinson beautybreakfreedom Change image and share on social
Festivals are fun for kids, fun for parents and offer a welcome break from the stresses of the nuclear family. The sheer quantities of people make life easier: loads of adults for the adults to talk to and loads of kids for the kids to play with. Tom Hodgkinson adultbreakeasy share on social
I seethe at the humiliation of airport security checks. Tom Hodgkinson airportcheckhumiliation Change image and share on social
The world's richest half billion people - that's about seven per cent of the global population - are responsible for fifty per cent of the world's emissions. Tom Hodgkinson billioncentemission Change image and share on social
Long weekends at festivals, short weeks at home, all summer long: now that is surely preferable to the immense cost and headache of the nuclear family holiday in the sun? Tom Hodgkinson costfamilyfestival Change image and share on social
To me there is no more depressing sight than a five-year-old staring at a screen, unsmiling, mouse in hand. Besides whatever dreadful things this prolonged exposure to screens is doing to their brains, computer games tend to be solitary affairs, and produce little laughter. Tom Hodgkinson affairbraincomputer share on social
I would like to propose slow cycling. Commute by bike. At a stroke, you remove the need for and absurd cost of public transport. Cycling is almost completely free. There is no longer any need for the gym as you get fit by cycling. And you can go at your own pace. Tom Hodgkinson absurdbikecommute share on social
