21 September 2020
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I’m watching The Social Dilemma (2020), a documentary that explores the threat created to modern society by increasingly pervasive social networking systems that are driven by profit and powered by manipulating the users of these networks. Our attention – and … Continue reading
23 February 2018
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They say a picture is worth 1,000 words. If you want to follow up that idea, have a look at the following TED talk: You can browse the interactive DollarStreet site online to make your own visual comparisons of rich … Continue reading
1 January 2018
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At the end of last week, the Daily Mail made a big splash of news about the substantial increase of antidepressant prescriptions in the UK over the past 15 years. In round terms, about 10% of the population take medication … Continue reading
16 July 2013
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For dinner last night we had a delicious risotto flavoured with green peppers, bacon and (added just before I took it off the heat to rest) fresh peas from our garden. I am not sure what it cost; with all … Continue reading
20 February 2013
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I thought today’s XKCD strip was ethically wonderful: I don’t think I hear that much of people talking down about others but I will have my ears pricked up today and be ready to move a little way back each … Continue reading