Name: Politics Design: The Power of Political Stamps
Author: Carlos Simpson
ISBN: 9781739909321

August 4, 2026 Blog

The Dangerous Game: Visual Provenance in the AI Age

The Dangerous Game (2017) examines political power, strategic control and the positioning of people and nations as pieces within larger systems of influence. Artwork by Carlos Simpson. What a striking…

Carlos Simpson speaking to an audience at Central Saint Martins University of the Arts London discussing creativity, judgement, and decision-making

April 7, 2026 News Blog

Creativity Under Pressure: Authorship in an Age of Abundance

Creativity is no longer defined by production. It is defined by selection. We have entered a condition where output is abundant. Images, text, sound, and code can be generated instantly…

March 26, 2026 Blog

Self-promotion is rising. Self-expression is disappearing.

Reflections on art, identity and what collectors are really seeing Visibility is easy. Expression is not Britain speaks confidently about creativity. The language is familiar: innovation, originality, cultural influence, economic…

Rows of shadowy figures with glowing light bulbs for heads in a dark auditorium, symbolising bots impersonating humans online.

February 21, 2026 Blog

Half the internet may no longer be human.

A Structural Shift in the Information Ecosystem In 2024, automated systems generated 51% of all web traffic. A significant share of that activity was malicious. On major platforms, large portions…

Carlos Simpson stands motionless in a busy city street while people move rapidly around him.

February 10, 2026 Blog

The Age of Acceleration

Why Staying Grounded Is Now a Political Act This essay opens a longer academic-philosophical inquiry into perception, power, and modern systems. The work examines how acceleration reshapes human judgment, how…

Carlos Simpson™ sits in quiet reflection at his London studio, wearing a black hoodie while working on his laptop, surrounded by stacks of books. The photo represents introspection, creativity, and mindfulness — the visual essence of his article “The Lost Frequency of Happiness,” exploring the intersection of neuroscience, emotion, and human connection.

October 24, 2025 Blog

The Lost Frequency of Happiness

Why We Feel Empty in a World Full of Everything A 21st-century reflection on the science and spirituality of happiness and why it’s not something we find, but something we…

Carlos Simpson sitting outdoors under a clear blue sky, wearing a black leather jacket, reflecting thoughtfully symbolizing awareness and contemplation of humanity’s future.

October 15, 2025 Blog

The Most Profitable Extinction in Human History

By Carlos Simpson - Politics Design Everyone thinks the future is about innovation, AI, smart cities, green energy. But that’s the cover story. The real future - the one unfolding…

Portrait of Carlos Simpson, artist and entrepreneur, raising his right hand to his temple against a plain blue background.

October 1, 2025 Blog

Redefining Creativity, Leadership, and Human Connection

In today’s world of fast-moving trends and fleeting attention, authenticity and vision stand out more than ever. Carlos Simpson, artist, entrepreneur, designer, musician, mentor, and author, has built his career…

A young boy hammers wood on a workbench with a STEM chalkboard, lemonade stand, and tree in the background, symbolizing the importance of practical skills and creativity in future education.

September 30, 2025 Blog

A 5-Year-Old in 2025 Will Be 20 in 2040: Preparing Children for an AI World

A child who is five years old today will be twenty years old in 2040. By then, the world will look radically different. Artificial intelligence is already reshaping industries, and…

Portrait of Carlos Simpson, London-based artist, designer, and musician, wearing a grey hoodie, looking directly at the viewer.

September 28, 2025 Blog About

When a Fingerprint Speaks: Critique, Identity, and Power in Carlos Simpson’s Art Hook

A fingerprint is small. But magnify its pattern and suddenly you glimpse a universe of forces. In Carlos Simpson’s work, the microcosm of a fingerprint becomes the micronarrative of power,…