"CONSUMERISM, it must be noted, afflicts not merely the upper class in affluent societies but also the middle class and many in the working class. Large numbers of people across society believe that they work merely to make ends meet, but an … [Read more...] about Beyond Consumerism but with Capitalism
Philosophy
Defining the Greens (Part 12)
THE clothes we wear tell something about us including our likely prejudices. Clothes no doubt also enable others with similar likes and dislikes to find us. A regular visitor to this blog sent in this cartoon of Keith in costume for the … [Read more...] about Defining the Greens (Part 12)
Postmodern Physics
PHYSICS is the science dealing with natural laws and processes and the states and properties of matter and energy including of course the radiative transfer within the atmosphere that underpins the theory of anthropogenic global warming. There is … [Read more...] about Postmodern Physics
Ravens, Right Relationships and Ice Trucks
IN Canada’s remote freezing Northwest Territories, near the diamond mine of Ekati, a black raven follows ice road trucks. A youtube video has been made of the bird’s antics which include surfing the turbulence created by the big … [Read more...] about Ravens, Right Relationships and Ice Trucks
Defining the Greens (Part 11)
ASK a forest worker from Tasmania, a commercial fisherman from South Australia, a sugarcane grower from Queensland or a cattle producer from New South Wales what they think of Greens and a common complaint will be that “Greens tell … [Read more...] about Defining the Greens (Part 11)
Defining the Greens (Part 10)
MANY of the world’s great doctrines claim that man’s moral duty is to serve others. Environmentalists, on the other hand, might claim that it is to live in harmony with nature. The Greens are perhaps a bit different. They might claim that in order … [Read more...] about Defining the Greens (Part 10)
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
