Who should decide when you’re old enough to do anything?

This is 13 year old Laura Dekker.

She wants to sail around the world- her Dad has no problem with it but social workers in Holland are taking legal action to stop her.

Who should make the call to decide when a child is ready to do anything ? the parents or the state ? or the child his or herself ?

How does tourism affect those playing host?

I’m starting work in earnest this week on a documentary series about two aspects of the impact that tourism can have. I want to understand more about how it affects local culture, and also if it alters how people view tourists and more broadly outsiders.

Should there be no such thing as online anonymity?

Imagine seeing comments about you written on a website…and they’re not complimentary, they’re pretty nasty. The internet company, in this case Google, decides to reveal the identity of an anonymous blogger after a court and now this blogger is threatening to sue Google.

Should employees give up their expectation of bonuses?

It’s not something we all get, but the prospect of receiving a bonus in your pay packet would be welcomed by most.