I grew up with a dad and brother who are F1 fans and motoring enthusiasts, so of course it rubbed off a little bit, I drive a 2004 Jeep Wrangler (just shot my NEO 10Y video for Reality Check video in it too) which is cute because it’s old, but problematic because it literally falls under the T-zone charge in London because of its age. I’m obviously on a personal mission to reduce my carbon footprint/output as a human as much as possible (hi vegans), so the upside of the Wrangler falling into the T-zone category is that I barely drive it.

That said, is collecting cars you barely drive ok in our newly realised version of Northern Europe? I guess to some extent it might be in the future, but honestly I would rather give the money to charity at this stage. Owning a supercar isn’t exactly a requirement, but they are an experience to cruise in and a revelation of modern and historic technology combined. So where do you find the balance? A regular car hasn’t ever really been the most exciting vehicle to drive for me personally, but what is a regular car these days? Is it just a way to get from A to B or is it a way to help regain some control over your emissions? Although it’s not everyone gets out A Beginner’s Guide to Ford Transit Custom Sport and modifies it to suit their needs? A so-called “regular car” isn’t an exciting thing, but for those people who want to have one foot in the technological age without spending thousands on a supercar is to stick to something that, at the very least, is trying to curb its emissions and is trying to save the planet in more subtle ways. But is this enough?

The end game for the planet and myself is to go electric for day to day use, be that with a Tesla ideally. Which falls under the socially conscious, reliable, practical and economically efficient bracket. Driving a supercar is going to give you the time of your life though, in a sense of experiencing the old world. Those very same cars also need some tender loving care, in terms of maintenance. Nevertheless, if you want to experience a supercar and have an insatiable craving for reaching speeds of 100mph on the roads and feeling that retro sense, I’d recommend a Ferrari 488.

The question is, do we get to keep the novelty of these vehicles and small number plates as we progress in consciousness, and can you emotionally offset the impact with what you physically consume? Where does that balance lie?

Remember a vegan lifestyle is the most efficient way to directly reduce your carbon footprint without affecting the awesome technology such as cars that have been created, and a way to overturn a lot of the problematic patriarchy controls. You can also calculate your personal carbon emissions here.

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I don’t think I (or any true fans i.e. a lot of you!) had any doubts that this performance would be culturally appropriate and perfectly executed, the mystery just lay in the detail!

There was lots of speculation to the level of political commentary included in the set, but let’s be real – Gaga, along with countless artists and creatives (myself included) have fought relentlessly for freedom, particularly towards the end of last year. We all learnt that the echo chambers we live in are exactly that. This was a chance for an artist who has ALWAYS fought for freedom, inclusion and liberty to have the biggest stage in the world for 13 minutes and showcase their legacy – there is no escaping the politics – and read in to it as you will (even Just Dance felt like a freedom song!), but there is no denying the class with which it was executed – a performance to unite, not to divide. Let’s be real, at this point, #45 doesn’t deserve a name check in ANY capacity. This is a timeless feat.

Personal highlights for me were the drones from Intel – because duh, drones. Of course, jumping off the roof is no small feat, and delivering the show SOLO- completely SOLO is the biggest statement fall – she is a rare human that can carry this alone.

So much class, a legacy of power, freedom, humanitarian values and undeniable talent. I love you Lady Gaga – grateful for the impact you have had in my life and I’m so happy the world gave you this deserved platform at a time when it needs it the most.

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