Michael Sanders
Managing Editor
Michael is one of the old guard at the Erudition Group, having served as one of the founding editors of our sister publication Reading Online News and later Erudition. He also has the unique distinction of having held the same job title for the full two years of the group's existence, having served as Managing Editor for both RON and Erudition, and now at Intuition.
His role at Intuition is primarily a supervisory and administrative one - largely because, as anyone who knows him will tell you, he is neither fashionable, artistic, nor entertaining. An economist by training, he continues to contribute the "Notes from a Small Mind" column at Erudition, covering British politics and economics. In his free time he can be found drinking coffee by the pint, shouting at the BBC News Channel and playing squash.
He has a degree in Economics from the University of Reading and is currently an Economics and Public Policy Student at the University of Bristol.
Infamous
May 2010
Michael Sanders reviews Infamous, which, as he puts it "involves running around the rooftops of a city, shooting lightning bolts from your fingertips." So far, so good.
Britain's EU Policy
May 2010
Anti-EU sentiment in Britain will ensure that Britain's chilly relationship with the EU won't change much with a new government.
It's a Cliche, Stupid
May 2010
A primer on the three strategies the main parties have to deal with Britain's fragile economy.
Sanders' Europe
May 2010
Poland and Greece experience crashes of different sorts with very different results. Europe is shaken but remains intact - for now.
A Rebuttal to J.K. Rowling
May 2010
Michael takes issue with the Harry Potter author's characterisation of the welfare debate.
The Healthcare Election - Lib Dem
May 2010
Are the Liberal Democrats' proposals for healthcare salient? Will it win them votes?
The Healthcare Election - Conservative
May 2010
Is the Conservative claim to be 'The Party of the NHS' legitimate? Will it sway voters?
Firefly: A Comment on Social Collapse?
May 2010
Our Managing Editor loves his sci-fi. But do the changing plotlines reveal something about our generation's declining standards and ambitions?
Made of Honour: Not Really A Lesson For Men.
May 2010
Michael Sanders isn't sure that this chick flick's message is one worth listening to.
Swansong: Managing Editor
May 2010
In Erudition Group tradition, our Managing Editor submits his last article before retirement.
Notes from a Small Campaign
May 2010
Covering our British politics column this month, our columnist takes a look at the Conservatives' education policy.
Denimed if you do, Denimed if you don't
April 2010
Jeans are important and here to stay. But please stay away from denim dungarees.
Bioshock 2
April 2010
Despite never having played the first instalment of the game, Michael Sanders reviews Bioshock 2, and insists that there is method to this madness.
Notes from a Small Mind: London Calling
April 2010
This month, in a break from our normal programming, Michael Sanders fills in as Intuition's British politics columnist.
Narration Nation: A Tale of Israel and Palestine
April 2010
What's the story behind the Israel's violent conduct? Michael Sanders probes the issue much discussed in last month's features section.
Of Sovereignty and Sovereigns
March 2010
What can the EU do to prevent economic turbulence? Centralise.
Forays into the Ether: Borderlands
March 2010
This month our column on online gaming takes a look at online co-op in the arid wasteland that is Pandora.
Wolves Eat Dogs- Martin Cruz Smith
March 2010
Michael gives us insight and preparation for Martin Cruz Smith's seventh upcoming novel Three Stations through his other books in the series. If you are a fan of James Bond, this could be up your street.
Notes from a Big Office
March 2010
This month we talk about our new satire sections and the audio programmes launching this month.
Inquiry Inquiries
February 2010
To combat organised crime, the police roll out a new tactic already tested on Britain's most famous cabal.
Impact Books
February 2010
Many scientists are annoyed by the idea that their work should be judged, and hence their funding decided, on the basis of some measure of impact
Free Riding on Perceptions?
February 2010
Britain’s universities face a funding crisis, and this is a good thing. It is time to sort the wheat from the chaff.
Have eBooks Found Their Launching iPad?
February 2010
Intuition’s resident Mac apologist takes a look at the long awaited tablet PC from Apple. Will it change the world?
Notes From a Small Mind: Lying?
February 2010
Departing from British politics, this month sees us looking at facts and their reliability.
Academchic
February 2010
In search of a world without fashion or the consistent panic that our shoes might be out of style, we turn to our mentors, teachers and guides through the world of university for inspiration.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
January 2010
Does the second game in the series fare better than its predecessor?
Michael Sanders' Top Five Games of 2009
January 2010
Michael gives us his list of the best games of 2009.
Hospitality and Hospitalisation
January 2010
The virtual freeze of public sector workers’ pay is a start, but Alistair Darling has bigger fish to fry.
SuperFreakonomics, by Steven Levitt
December 2009
When it was first released in 2005, Freakonomics was a phenomenon.
Notes from a big office
December 2009
For the first time, we are endeavouring to make our editorial processes open and transparent. This month we explain our position on bad language.
Is There Anything Magic About Apple's New Mouse?
December 2009
Michael Sanders reviews 'Apple’s newest offering to the world of mice'.
The Chase, by Clive Cussler
November 2009
A review of the latest book by the Grand Master of Adventure.
Policy and Possibility
November 2009
Breaking through the spin and spittle of politics, Intuition brings you an introduction to Party Conference Season 2009.