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Continue reading →: Self perception
Lockdown had some unexpected benefits. Anonymity was achieved with mask wearing. In my own case, I had planned some dental surgery on my front teeth and while the implants bedded into my jaws I was still able to get about with a mask to hide the missing teeth. I got…
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Continue reading →: Spain’s fascist dictator
I am watching a German documentary series about Franco. The ruthless megalomania of the man and the cruelty he inflicted on the Spanish people is shocking. It suited him to form an alliances with Nazi Germany during the civil war. The German bombing of Guernica that killed civilians and obliterated…
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Continue reading →: Pointing to the sky
Is it just me,or do other spectators find it irritating when footballers, rugby players and other team players point to the heavens after scoring. I do not object to their right to hold religious beliefs, but having trained hard, honed their skills and carried out an impressive attacking manoeuvre do…
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Continue reading →: Mind wandering
This matter needs some serious thought to ponder and assess How often children’s minds drift off I wouldn’t like to guess Where do they go these absent minds in flight from mere cognition? Taking off to looser realms without their brain’s permission The lesson now a background noise, no focus…
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Continue reading →: All set for more study
I really enjoyed a MOOC delivered by Professor Mark Solms of Cape Town university on Consciousness. Drawing on theories put forward by neuropsychologists and philosophers he leads us to a new understanding of how our brains work. The Open University offers an undergraduate Diploma course on Psychology and Philosophy. I…
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Continue reading →: Standing on the sidelines
There is a war, it’s on tv, thousands killed and misery for all the people in full flight caught up in a senseless fight. Brave Ukraine takes on the bear that came rampaging from it’s lair to stop a nation in it’s tracks before it could prevent attacks By joining…
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Continue reading →: What use is philosophy?
I used to think that philosophy was bunk until I studied it for a degree in Humanities. Having understood the arguments from a range of different sources, I felt it was ok to pass comment. Without that knowledge you don’t really have a ticket for the game. That game may…
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Continue reading →: What war?
How do you hoodwink a country the size of Russia? State control of the media obviously helps. Killing and jailing political opponents is a tried and tested tactic. Propaganda can then put forward incredible lies to cover up the invasion of Ukraine and the horrific murder of its civilians. Why…
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Continue reading →: I’m good
The bold heading above is not a statement of my virtue, but an oldie’s criticism of trends in language. What was wrong with I’m well? Wellness certainly indicates fine physical and mental health, whereas goodness suggests a scorecard with top marks awarded for some random attribute. So while you’re feeling…
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Continue reading →: Rugby vs Soccer
I confess to being a part-time Chelsea supporter. But watching 90 minutes of passing the ball with very few shots on goal does not excite me. Rugby can be a bit predictable with passes along the line ending in scrums or line-outs. But the physicality and quick ball handling make for…
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