The idea that we do not see the world as it is because the brain puts the images together is not new. The idea that because of this we are not seeing reality , is. Firstly we know how lenses work and we are aware that an image is upside down in the brain as…
Podcasting
I have been asked to be part of a podcast with one other person talking about the Middle East and the various dangerous situations that exist across its borders. While I enjoyed the 40 minute trial run we did I feel the weight of making pronouncements about other peoples’ lives and experiences. I am effected…
Syria
I am delighted Assad has fled and sad he is not in jail or on trial. I hope that comes before he dies. A man responsible for more deaths of Muslims than Israel will never have a fatwah on his head from the Iranian religious bigots because he murdered in their name. I don’t trust…
Imagination
We are always being told how much greater than we the weather systems of the world are, how small and insignificant we are compared to the size and wonder of the Universe itself. In our nations we strive for a name and adore fame because we are ‘common’ or ‘regular joes’ with nothing more to…
Liberation
The modern podcast runs the gamut from the well informed to wildly ridiculous, from deep philosophical discussion and informed political insight to hairstyles and Hollywood. From those seeking a bit of wisdom on the chaos that is culture to those who don’t give a second’s thought to anything that isn’t hip and garner fame to…
Is This What It Has Come To…
I listen to the BBC and other outlets and the journalists, talking to the movers and shakers of the world, ‘interpret’ the speeches and words of politicians for the listeners. Words like ‘effective’ ‘strong’ ‘ relaunch’ are all used to describe what has been said and the journalists have more air time than the politicians….
Veterinaryt Surgery
So the little cockapoo I am looking after for a few days got an irritation on his back paw and with all the fur I couldn’t see if there was a thorn or a bite, and bathing it in warm water with a little dettol in it to fight any infection did not stop him…
What is Martial Law?
The cessation of constitutions in particular the lifting of habeas corpus. It does not need a time limit and it gives the army authority to act in civic society. In short it is dictatorship by another name. in South Korea it could be the first salvo in the very thing the President Yoon Suk, says…
Trump and Ukraine
Donald Trump, never one to take the long view, will bring in a deal much to Putin’s delight. The present borders will be redrawn and the land Russia invaded will be given to it. Then Putin can wait a few months before taking the rest with a revitalised army and a country wholly on a…
Games
International politics is a little like a chess game. You have opposing interest around the world and each country makes moves to thwart, mitigate or alter those interests that militate against your own. Treaties are a win. Co-operation a way to bring opposing countries alongside. Sometimes one has to take a country out of its…