Archeology
Inside the Neolithic Mind
This is a rather niche book, but I know there are (at least) a few Puffins keen on archaeology, so I thought it might be of interest. It explores, as the subtitle says, ‘consciousness, cosmos [more…]
Education
Arts
Fascinating Facts
I was surfing the internet, this time with both hands, and I came across a couple of those click-bait things you see from time to time, where it does look interesting to read. Anyway, I [more…]
Arts
Meiyouren Yuedu Pinglun, Part Two
没有人阅读评论 Meiyouren Yuedu Pinglun (Nobody Reads the Comments) So what do Chinese people think about their country? Below are translations of three comments appended in Chinese (and hence not intended for foreigners) to a [more…]
Arts
Meiyouren Yuedu Pinglun, Part One
没有人阅读评论 Meiyouren Yuedu Pinglun (Nobody Reads the Comments) “SINCE 1978 China has liberated more people from poverty than any other country in history, partly because China before 1978 consigned more people to poverty than anywhere [more…]
Arts
3D Printing – a layman’s guide
The latest thing to grab the keen tinkerer’s attention is 3D printing. This has taken off in a huge way in the USA, and is gaining fans in the UK too. The concept is surprisingly [more…]
Arts
Common Identity, Identity Politics
The take away from Helen’s message was one of hope, humanity and education. Helen Brooker works alongside Dr Ian Adamson OBE at Pretani Associates in Northern Ireland where for generations the people have been let [more…]
Arts
Diversity, Equality, Tolerance. Mind Control, Language Abuse
Polarising politics through guilt. What is diversity? Is it good? Is it bad? What does ‘diversity’ mean? Polarising politics through belief. What is tolerance? Is it good? Is it bad? What does ‘tolerance’ mean? Polarising [more…]
Arts
Family, Community, Identity
My Mum was born on 7th May 1945. My Nan (quite the socialite) used to complain that on the day of the biggest party ever she was stuck in a hospital with a new born [more…]
Education
Using Evidence – A Guide to Living in an Information Age
The Past Previously I was a History teacher for 10 years. One of the most important skills I learned and taught others was how to critically examine information and evidence that you are presented with. [more…]