What Do I Mean by the Echo Chamber?
Ben Jenkins Ben Jenkins

What Do I Mean by the Echo Chamber?

I didn’t coin the phrase echo chamber — but the moment I heard it, something clicked. It put words to something I’ve been feeling for years in the housing sector. It’s not just that residents are being ignored; it’s that a closed loop of professionals are talking to each other, validating each other, and shaping public narratives without ever meaningfully engaging with the people actually living through the housing crisis.

That’s what I mean by the echo chamber. And it’s a serious imbalance.

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Fines Vs. Safety
Ben Jenkins Ben Jenkins

Fines Vs. Safety

The spotlight has once again focused on the delicate balance between safety and financial considerations. Recent observations have unveiled a disconcerting trend among certain housing providers - the tendency to prioritise paying fines and legal fees over addressing the underlying safety issues and meeting the expected standard of service that residents rightfully deserve.

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