Let’s talk humanity

…t globally promote people’s wellbeing is not clear. The starting point for understanding this link lies in a biological view of human progress. The last two hundred years of the existence of humanity-species have been characterised by extraordinary success in terms of the number of us alive, how long we live and how well. The motor of this progress is our outsized brain and its associated mental capcities. The use of our capcities to innovate and… Continue reading

World Cup Haka

…ng team might best counter the haka. Most adversaries choose to stand shoulder-to-shoulder in a bid to stare down the New Zealanders. The idea is to pass the message that we really are not intimidated, really… not one tiny bit. This passive choice involves looking like, in comparative terms, a line of vegan train-spotters. The other option is just to ignore it all and carry on warming up; just jogging around the pitch passing and kicking balls. Bu… Continue reading

A Piece of Cake – 5

…, George.” “Indeed, I am,” said George. “Beth McVicar, meet Buster my iCare-Companion. Buster, this is my friend Beth McVicar, the vicar of Bingham on Bure.” “Hello, Vicar McVicar!” replied Buster. Beth couldn’t help laughing. “Cheeky!” “Blame it on George!” said Buster. “It’s nice to meet you at last. I’ve heard good things about you.” “Goodness me! He’s charming as well!” said Beth. In the early years of her calling, Beth had been an army chapla… Continue reading