Shawn Hagedorn
For 20 years, Shawn Hagedorn has been regularly writing articles in leading SA publications, focusing primarily on economic development. For over two years, he wrote a biweekly column titled “Myths and Misunderstandings” without ever lacking subject material. Visit shawn-hagedorn.com/, and follow him on Twitter @shawnhagedorn
Articles By This Author
SA’s 21st century “apartheid”
ANC leaders were not interested in shifting from their liberation struggle to competing in the global economy; our economic woes evolved accordingly.
What skill must SA master?
“Play the ball where it’s going, not where it is.” That saying is attributed to a legendary Liverpool football manager, Bill Shankly, but the advice
Fixing our politics requires a robust economy
The rise of Asia raised the bar for all economies and AI will have similar effects.
An updated worldview
US President Trump’s unconventional style distracts attention from how long-established geopolitical presumptions no longer apply.
How well-informed do we need, or want, to be?
Media sources have never been more diverse, but are we better-informed?
Institutionalising idealism is dangerous
Post-1994 South Africa has shown how mixing idealism and institutionalism can encourage exploitation.
Climate activism peaked … now what?
Climate advocacy has routinely downplayed consequences such as job losses, and alternatives like nuclear power.
How should we hope the Iran War ends?
The most essential objective has already been achieved in the Iranian conflict, yet many challenges remain.
Understanding Trump’s relationship with Europe
The US must mitigate risks arising from Europe’s weaknesses; European leaders must embrace realism.
Iran war illuminates biases
This war assaults biases central to progressive perceptions. A more balanced worldview awaits.