Clive Reedman
The ability to transcend 'instinct' as the driver of our actions and replace, or at least guide that instinct by rational thought that takes account of the 'outcomes' is what lifts us above the animal. That is, we can now see our actions as not just 'good' (it worked and I got what I wanted), or bad ... Read More
So what exactly does the phrase 'News Story' actually convey and mean? It seems to imply a contradiction in that we expect 'news' to be one thing and a 'story' another. Or is it actually a contradiction if you take the view that the vast majority of such stories should always be treated with great ... Read More
I am not sure who coined the phrase 'familiar strangers', but I have been thinking about it a lot since I gave up my car and started to use public transport (mainly trains). It amuses and often also distresses me to watch people as they travel to and from their work pens. The majority are creatures ... Read More