FIFTY years ago, on 7 July 1967, Time magazine ran a cover story entitled, ‘The Hippies: Philosophy of a Subculture’. Modern environmentalism is in some ways a product of this Flower Power movement, but a still-born version. It has become … [Read more...] about In Search of a New Way
Philosophy
The Minority is Always Right
THANK YOU to everyone who heard Maria Pita and sent a letter off to their favorite politician or editor, or made comment in the long thread online at The Australian, highlighting the many inadequacies in the recent report by the Technical Advisory … [Read more...] about The Minority is Always Right
Reality…
Accepting the reality of change gives rise to equanimity - Allan Lokos. … [Read more...] about Reality…
The Secret is To Keep Thinking
ACCORDING to a Marxist, and good friend of mine, ‘the left’ has lost its way because too many adopt the 'correct line' on issues without any need to investigate first. In essence, they have stopped thinking. All this is explained in his first … [Read more...] about The Secret is To Keep Thinking
Open Thread
"A pessimist sees the difficult in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." – Winston Churchill … [Read more...] about Open Thread
Open Thread
This cartoon has been purchased for your enjoyment. In return I would appreciate a thoughtful comment and/or a link to something newsworthy. … [Read more...] about Open Thread
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD has worked in industry and government. She is currently researching a novel technique for long-range weather forecasting funded by the B. Macfie Family Foundation.